Browse 3 eighth amendment excessive force claims cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Eighth Amendment Excessive Force Claims Opinions from Fifth Circuit (3)
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Fifth Circuit · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Fifth Circuit · 2025-12-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Devins v. Armstrong, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Fifth Circuit Denies Injunction for Inmate's Failure to Show Deliberate Indifference
Fifth Circuit · 2025-07-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Frias v. Hernandez, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Frias, a...