Browse 25 summary judgment standard cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Judicial Immunity Shields Attorneys from Malicious Prosecution Claims
Alexander Ross v. Robinson, Hoover & Fudge, PLLC, decided by Sixth Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judg...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Racial Discrimination Case
Marquetta Williams v. City of Canton, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 6, 2026, 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
Scott DeBruyn v. Adam Douglas, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendan...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Case
David Sanders v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defend...
Teacher's retaliation claim fails due to lack of causal link
Scott Williams v. Addison Cmty. Schs., decided by Sixth Circuit on March 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Excessive Force Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Jacqueline Gaines v. Denise Cross, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Randi Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former employee's ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for MetLife in ADEA Case
Elizabeth Ferguson v. MetLife Investors USA Ins. Co., decided by Sixth Circuit on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summa...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Jennifer Kilnapp v. City of Cleveland, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
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 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...
Bus driver lacked property interest for due process claim
Miranda Stovall v. Jefferson Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 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 jud...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Donald Herb Johnson v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Denial of Permit Applications, Citing Lack of Discriminatory Intent
HRT Enterprises v. City of Detroit, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Fraudulent inducement and breach of contract claims dismissed based on contradictory testimony and contract terms.
Prime Financial, Inc. v. Mark Shapiro, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Jail Medical Care Case
Michael Hester v. Chester Cnty., Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Teacher's non-renewal upheld due to performance, not retaliation
Charity Halasz v. Cass City Pub. Schs., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Title VII Racial Discrimination Case
Tawna Bowles v. SSRG II, LLC, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to SSRG II, ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Brigitte Hendershot v. Terry Stanton, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case
Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Disability Discrimination Case
Holtec Int'l Corp. v. Mich. State Util. Workers Council, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
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 ...
Harassment Not Based on Sex, Court Rules in Hostile Work Environment Case
LaNetra Kellar v. The Yunion, Inc., decided by Sixth Circuit on October 31, 2025, 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 Malicious Prosecution Case
Charles Bozzo v. Jennifer Nanasy, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Mike Yoder v. Scott Bowen, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 3, 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 25 summary judgment standard cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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