Browse 5 summary judgment in excessive force cases cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Clarence Borns v. Troy Chrisman, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Sixth Circuit: Deadly force justified against armed suspect
Estate of Donovan L. Lewis v. City of Columbus, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
Excessive Force Claim Fails; Qualified Immunity Granted
Kim Hodges v. Joseph Abram, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, J...
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,...
Officer's Taser Use Deemed Reasonable Force in Arrest
Sean Hart v. City of Grand Rapids, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 summary judgment in excessive force cases cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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