Browse 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Martin v. Burgess, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Burgess,...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Alexander v. Arceneaux, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Arc...
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
Lewis v. Walley, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Walley,...
Excessive Force Claim Fails: Officer's Actions Not Clearly Unconstitutional
Lewis v. Walley, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Walley,...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Roake v. Brumley, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Brumle...
Fifth Circuit Denies Preliminary Injunction in Wrongful Termination Case
Quiroz v. Hernandez, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Qu...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
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
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
Lewis v. Delgado, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 7, 2026, 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 Denies Preliminary Injunction in Wrongful Termination Case
Quiroz v. Hernandez, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Qu...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ramirez v. Granado, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, find...
Speech as Official Duty: Officer's Report Not Protected by First Amendment
Kleinman v. City of Cedar Park, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Cit...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
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 Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Evans v. Garza, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Garza, in...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Johnson v. Stone County, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Legacy Hsing v. City of Horseshoe Bay, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Roake v. Brumley, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Brumley,...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Prison Officials in Excessive Force Case
Fugedi v. Initram, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Initr...
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: Taser Use and Arrest Deemed Reasonable Amidst Resistance
Perez v. City of San Antonio, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Sampy v. Rabb, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former corr...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
McMurry v. Weaver, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Weaver, i...
Court Upholds Jail Ban on Political T-Shirts
Trabucco v. Rivera, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the pla...
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...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 24, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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