Browse 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Seventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Seventh Circuit: Officer's use of force reasonable during arrest
Jerrel Perez v. Shawn Guetschow, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Jerrel Perez agai...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
Christopher Raddant v. Douglas County, Wisconsin, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
O'Neal Johnson v. Ryan Edwards, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force and Medical Care Case
Derek Thomas v. Jacqueline Carmichael, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Derek Thomas v. Jacqueline Carmichael, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Excessive Force and Medical Need Claims Against Sheriff's Dept. Affirmed
Solomon Jones v. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago in Arrest Case
Ryan O'Donnell v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Seventh Circuit: Officer's Use of Force Reasonable During Resisted Arrest
Juan Mendez v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago in Excessive Force Case
Adrianna Kondilis v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment t...
Court Affirms Denial of Motion to Vacate Default Judgment Due to Insufficient Evidence
Lorena Bostic v. Salvadore Vasquez, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Terence Jannke v. Michael Gierach, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Police in Arrest Case
Bernard Mims v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in False Arrest Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
James Breyley, III v. Larry Fuchs, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Claudette Rabdeau v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff's Office in Excessive Force Case
Patrick Jones, Jr. v. Lake County Sheriff's Office, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Devin Seats v. Mindi Nurse, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Birt Ford v. Dennis Reagle, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Lori Chavez-DeRemer v. Elmer Miller, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Court Denies Injunction for Retaliation Claim Under OSHA
Cordell Sanders v. Andrea Moss, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Gang Loitering Ordinance Against Fourth Amendment Challenge
Vaughn Neita v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Vaughn Neita aga...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jeanne Hedgepeth v. James Britton, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit: Officers' use of force reasonable during arrest
Kiontae Mack v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jeffrey Weisheit v. Ron Neal, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Seventh Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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