Qualified Immunity Cases in Eighth Circuit

Browse 18 qualified immunity cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Qualified Immunity Opinions from Eighth Circuit (18)

Brendan LaBatte v. Karen Gangle

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Deputy in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-12-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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 ...

Carolyn Arnett v. Larry Norris

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Warden in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-12-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Carolyn Arnett v. Larry Norris, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...

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...

Lance Shockley v. Richard Adams

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-10-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Lance Shockley v. Richard Adams, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...

Matthew Locke v. County of Hubbard

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-09-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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 ...

Shelby Welter v. Janice Wilson

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-08-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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...

Lee Brown v. City of Dermott Arkansas

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-08-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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 ...

Dean Naylor v. County of Muscatine

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Dean Naylor v. County of Muscatine, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Mus...

LaDonna Humphrey v. Anthony Christopher

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-07-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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 ...

Jeffrey Joseph v. Kurt Schmiedeskamp

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-07-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

Robert Shoults, Jr. v. Tracy Brown

Eighth Circuit Affirms Denial of New Trial in Fraud and Conversion Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-07-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Robert Shoults, Jr. v. Tracy Brown, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial...

Vernon Lee v. Douglas A. Collins

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Claim

Eighth Circuit · 2025-07-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Vernon Lee v. Douglas A. Collins, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...

Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-07-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

Nathan Rinne v. Greg Hasty

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-06-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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,...

William Couser v. Shelby County

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-06-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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...

Sandra Short v. Billings County

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Sandra Short v. Billings County, decided by Eighth Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Billings ...

Dewey Barnett, II v. Brenda Short

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eighth Circuit · 2025-02-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

Human Rights Defense Center v. Baxter County Arkansas

Eighth Circuit: No First Amendment Retaliation for Denied Jail Records

Eighth Circuit · 2025-02-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Human Rights Defense Center v. Baxter County Arkansas, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal o...

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Q: How many qualified immunity cases has Eighth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 18 qualified immunity cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in qualified immunity cases at Eighth Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 18.

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