Browse 20 qualified immunity defense cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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,...
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 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
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 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...
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: Inmate Fails to Prove Warden's Deliberate Indifference to Medical Need
Berryman v. Huffman, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a fo...
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 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 in Excessive Force Case
Ballentine v. Broxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 16, 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 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 in Excessive Force Case
Williams v. Wingrove, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a fo...
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 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...
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 Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ezell v. Dinges, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a case al...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Maxwell v. Thomas, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 3, 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 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 20 qualified immunity defense cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 20.
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