Qualified Immunity Defense Cases in Ninth Circuit

Browse 5 qualified immunity defense cases decided by Ninth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Qualified Immunity Defense Opinions from Ninth Circuit (5)

Ruiz v. Bondi

Ninth Circuit Denies Injunction for Incarcerated Plaintiffs Challenging Prison Conditions

Ninth Circuit · 2025-12-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Ruiz v. Bondi, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by plaintif...

Estate of Jill Ann Esche v. Bunuel-Jordana

Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Ninth Circuit · 2025-09-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Estate of Jill Ann Esche v. Bunuel-Jordana, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...

Stockton v. Brown

Ninth Circuit Revives Eighth Amendment Challenge to California's Three Strikes Law

Ninth Circuit · 2025-09-17 · Remanded · Impact: 75/100

Stockton v. Brown, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that C...

Gladys Perez v. William Reubart

Ninth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case

Ninth Circuit · 2025-08-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Gladys Perez v. William Reubart, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Gladys Perez sued William Reubart for alleged violations of her constitutional rights...

Todd Yukutake v. Anne E. Lopez

Ninth Circuit: IRS disclosures to other IRS employees not unlawful; whistleblowing retaliation claim fails

Ninth Circuit · 2025-03-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Todd Yukutake v. Anne E. Lopez, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Todd Yukutake's claims aga...

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Q: How many qualified immunity defense cases has Ninth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 qualified immunity defense cases from Ninth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4, Remanded: 1.

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