Browse 10 clearly established law cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Deputies denied qualified immunity for excessive force during arrest
Ayestas v. Harris County, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified immunity to Harris County ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Umphress v. Hall, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a form...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Canada v. Sherman, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Sherm...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Harmon v. Collier, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, findin...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
James v. Smith, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Smith, in ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Correctional Officer in Excessive Force Case
Nairne v. Landry, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Wood v. Patton, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former co...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Spikes v. Wheat, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, finding tha...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claims as Time-Barred
Bassel v. Durand-Day, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, find...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Wood v. Patton, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former cor...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 clearly established law cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 9.
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