Browse 4 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by D.C. Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Officer's Use of Force Not Excessive Under Fourth Amendment
Lamar Forbes v. John Phelan, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lamar Forbes, sued the defendant, John Phelan, alleging that Phelan, a co...
Court Denies Qualified Immunity to Officer in Arrest Force Case
Todd Harper v. Scott Bessent, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the plaintiff, Todd Harper, was entitled to qualified ...
D.C. Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officers in Excessive Force Case
Darian McKinney v. DC, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Darian McKinney, sued the District of Columbia alleging excessive force and false ar...
Officer's use of force during arrest deemed reasonable, qualified immunity granted.
Cathy Harris v. Scott Bessent, decided by D.C. Circuit on March 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cathy Harris, sued the defendant, Scott Bessent, for alleged violations of ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 fourth amendment excessive force cases from D.C. Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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