Browse 4 objective reasonableness in use of force cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Officer's use of force and arrest deemed reasonable, qualified immunity granted
Brandi Booth v. Jonathan Lazzara, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
Brian H. Herschfus v. City of Oak Park, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgmen...
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 Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
David Hieber v. Oakland County, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Oak...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 objective reasonableness in use of force cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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