Browse 22 qualified immunity standard cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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
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
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 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...
Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
Perdomo v. City of League City, TX, 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 C...
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...
Fifth Circuit Denies Injunction for Hepatitis C Treatment Claim
Lowery v. Mills, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Lowery,...
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 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 Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Holberg v. Guerrero, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, findin...
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 Wrongful Death Suit Against Mississippi DOC
Est of La'Mello Parker v. MS Dept, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a wrongful death lawsuit ...
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 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...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Holberg v. Guerrero, 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 forme...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 22 qualified immunity standard cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 21, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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