Browse 8 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Illinois Appellate Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Village in Excessive Force Case
Heiden v. Village of Westmont, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Heiden, sued the Village of Westmont for alleged violations of ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for city in civil rights case
Clark v. City Galena, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Clark, sued the City of Galena for alleged violations of his civil ri...
Appellate court affirms finding of probable cause for arrest and search
Eddington v. City of Springfield, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Eddington, sued the City of Springfield for alleged viola...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff in Excessive Force Case
Herren v. Beshears, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff for alleged excessive for...
County wins inmate's inadequate medical care lawsuit
Thomas v. County of Peoria, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the County of Peoria and its sheriff, al...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Chicago in excessive force case
Barron v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Barron, sued the City of Chicago for alleged violations of his cons...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Chicago police in excessive force case
Zibrat v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Zibrat, sued the City of Chicago and several officers, alleging exce...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Police in Excessive Force Case
Robinson v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Robinson, sued the City of Chicago alleging excessive force and ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Illinois Appellate Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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