Clearly Established Law Cases in Eighth Circuit

Browse 3 clearly established law cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Clearly Established Law Opinions from Eighth Circuit (3)

Ryan Wolterman v. Shawn Syverson

Sheriff Not Liable for Inmate's Harm Under Eighth Amendment

Eighth Circuit · 2026-01-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Ryan Wolterman v. Shawn Syverson, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...

Scott Kampas v. City of St. Louis, Missouri

Police entitled to qualified immunity for resisting arrest arrest

Eighth Circuit · 2025-10-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Scott Kampas v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...

Leslie Torgerson v. Roberts County of South Dakota

Eighth Circuit: Excessive Force Case Against Deputy Proceeds

Eighth Circuit · 2025-06-03 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Leslie Torgerson v. Roberts County of South Dakota, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified...

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Q: How many clearly established law cases has Eighth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 clearly established law cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2, Plaintiff Win: 1.

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