Browse 7 objective reasonableness standard in use of force cases cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Joshua Steeb v. Mike Ehart, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendan...
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...
Sixth Circuit: Bond Fee for Arrestees Not Unconstitutional
Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby Cnty., Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
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,...
Excessive Force Lawsuit Dismissed on Qualified Immunity Grounds
Donald Freed v. Michelle Thomas, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Officer's use of force reasonable, qualified immunity granted
Benny Hodge v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 7, 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 in Excessive Force Case
Robert Dennis v. Michael Burgess, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 objective reasonableness standard in use of force cases cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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