Section 1983 Excessive Force Claims Cases in Fifth Circuit

Browse 4 section 1983 excessive force claims cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Section 1983 Excessive Force Claims Opinions from Fifth Circuit (4)

Perdomo v. City of League City, TX

Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims

Fifth Circuit · 2026-01-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

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...

Johnson v. Stone County

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-12-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

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, ...

Harmon v. Collier

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Fifth Circuit · 2025-10-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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...

Bassel v. Durand-Day

Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claims as Time-Barred

Fifth Circuit · 2025-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.

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