Browse 16 qualified immunity standard cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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 ...
Sheriff Not Liable for Inmate's Harm Under Eighth Amendment
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 ...
Drone surveillance outside curtilage not a Fourth Amendment search, court rules
Kent Payne v. Eyerly-Ball, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Arrest for Domestic Assault Due to Probable Cause
Kendall Nygard v. City of Orono, 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
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
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 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
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...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 16 qualified immunity standard cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 15, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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