Browse 9 objective reasonableness in use of force 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
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 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
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 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 Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Estevis v. Cantu, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former ...
Excessive Force Claim Fails on Objective Reasonableness
Jimenez v. Guerrero, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a forme...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Jimenez v. Guerrero, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a forme...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
McClain v. Delgado, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Delgado...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 objective reasonableness in use of force cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 8.
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