Browse 7 fourth amendment excessive force cases decided by Ohio Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Officer not immune for disorderly conduct arrest based on profanity and ID refusal
State ex rel. Cotten v. Aveni, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 14, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the ...
Officer not immune for arrest based on refusal to identify during lawful detention
State ex rel. White v. Falkowski, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...
Officers' use of force during arrest and booking was reasonable, court finds
Cleveland v. Hall, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff and deputy sheriff for alleged ...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
Widdowson v. Lake Cty., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Widdowson, sued Lake County for alleged violations of his civil rights...
Ohio Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff in Excessive Force Case
Abdelaziz v. Lugo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff and deputy sheriff for alleged...
Court Upholds Police Use of Force and Arrest in Excessive Force Case
Ferguson v. Cleveland Div. of Police, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ferguson, sued the Cleveland Division of Police allegin...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff in Excessive Force Case
Moutcheu v. Williams, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff and deputy sheriff, allegin...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 fourth amendment excessive force cases from Ohio Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 2, Defendant Win: 5.
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