Browse 5 objective reasonableness standard in use of force cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Excessive Force Case: Resistance Justifies Officer's Actions
Raymond Richardson v. Jonathan Frame, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Arrest and Force in Resisting Arrest Case
Anthony Kelly v. City of Alexandria, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robbie Plyler v. Russell Cox, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Fourth Circuit: Taser and Force Reasonable Against Resisting Suspect
Zachary Hebb v. City of Asheville, North Carolina, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Deputy's Use of Force in Arrest
Brian Fernaays v. Isle of Wight County, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to I...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 objective reasonableness standard in use of force cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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