Browse 6 prisoner rights cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit Affirms Prisoner's Claims Against BOP Official for Unlawful Surveillance
Vaughn Gardner v. Todd Blanche, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a compl...
Fourth Circuit: Correctional Officer's Use of Force Was Objectively Reasonable
Krystle Perry v. Stacy Marteney, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Former inmate's Eighth Amendment medical care claim against governor dismissed
Susannah Kipke v. Wes Moore, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former inmate's lawsuit...
Former inmate's Eighth Amendment medical care claims against governor dismissed
Susannah Kipke v. Wes Moore, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former inmate's claims ...
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 Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Terrence Hammock v. Gail Watts, 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 judgment to the defen...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 prisoner rights cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 2, Defendant Win: 4.
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