Browse 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Nuuh Na'im v. James Beck, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Eighth Circuit: Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Lawful
Tyrone Cameron v. City of Des Moines, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Officer Not Granted Qualified Immunity for Pepper-Spraying Surrendered Suspect
Ethan Marks v. Officer Benjamin Bauer, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified immunit...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Debbie Tucker v. Alejandro Boldo, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Deputy in Excessive Force Case
Brendan LaBatte v. Karen Gangle, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Clara Cheeks v. Jon Belmar, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Adam Keup v. Nicholas Palmer, decided by Eighth Circuit on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Police entitled to qualified immunity for resisting arrest arrest
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...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Matthew Locke v. County of Hubbard, decided by Eighth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Shelby Welter v. Janice Wilson, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Marcus Evans v. Lorenetta Smith, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Lee Brown v. City of Dermott Arkansas, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Eighth Circuit: City Not Liable for Sidewalk Fall Without Deliberate Indifference
Lee Brown v. City of Dermott Arkansas, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Anthony Schmitt v. Jolene Rebertus, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
LaDonna Humphrey v. Anthony Christopher, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jeffrey Joseph v. Kurt Schmiedeskamp, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Eighth Circuit: No Excessive Force by Officer Against Inmate
Ruthie Walls v. Jacob Oliva, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to defendant Ja...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Nathan Rinne v. Greg Hasty, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
William Couser v. Shelby County, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Shelby Co...
Eighth Circuit: Excessive Force Case Against Deputy Proceeds
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...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Karla Smith v. Kimberly Reynolds, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Austin Webster v. Saint Louis County, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to St...
Eighth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Justify Search Incident to Arrest
James Saylor v. Rob Jeffreys, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for a preliminary in...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Dewey Barnett, II v. Brenda Short, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 24, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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