Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Cases in Third Circuit

Browse 7 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Third Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Opinions from Third Circuit (7)

Frank Giordano v. Andrews Hohns

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Third Circuit · 2025-11-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Frank Giordano v. Andrews Hohns, decided by Third Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...

Christian Lauria v. Lieb

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case

Third Circuit · 2025-09-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Christian Lauria v. Lieb, decided by Third Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's grant of summary judgment to the defendan...

Michael Rivera v. New Castle County Police Department

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Police in Excessive Force Case

Third Circuit · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Michael Rivera v. New Castle County Police Department, decided by Third Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...

Adam Urda v. Jeffrey Sokso

Qualified Immunity Shields Officer in Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Case

Third Circuit · 2025-07-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Adam Urda v. Jeffrey Sokso, decided by Third Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant p...

Alexander Smith v. City of Atlantic City

Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Hostile Work Environment Claim

Third Circuit · 2025-05-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Alexander Smith v. City of Atlantic City, decided by Third Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...

Richard Hightower v. City of Philadelphia

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Philadelphia Police in Excessive Force Case

Third Circuit · 2025-03-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Richard Hightower v. City of Philadelphia, decided by Third Circuit on March 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...

Madison Lara v. Commissioner PA State Police

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for State Police in Excessive Force Case

Third Circuit · 2025-02-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Madison Lara v. Commissioner PA State Police, decided by Third Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...

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Q: How many fourth amendment excessive force cases has Third Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Third Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in fourth amendment excessive force cases at Third Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.

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