Browse 5 fourth amendment excessive force claims cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Officer's Use of Force During Arrest Deemed Reasonable, Qualified Immunity Granted
Louis Alford v. Brandon Deffendoll, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Nicolaas Brekelmans v. Max Salas, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Prisoner's Excessive Force Claim Fails on Appeal
Karim Codrington v. Jay Dolak, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial in a ca...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Holly Lawson v. Kayla Creely, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Karu White v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 fourth amendment excessive force claims cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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