Browse 5 42 u s c 1983 claims cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Plain View Baggie Justify Vehicle Search
Melody Cooper v. Officer James Doyle, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppre...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Abbie Platt v. Melinda Mansfield, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Fourth Circuit: Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Not Unconstitutionally Vague
Saadiq Long v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a claim a...
Excessive Force Claim Plausible, Qualified Immunity Denied
Saadiq Long v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a claim f...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against Former Florida AG
Ansar Hussen v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Ansar...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 42 u s c 1983 claims cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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