Explore 5 fourth amendment excessive force court cases in Colorado. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Odor of marijuana alone insufficient for probable cause for vehicle search
Jaimi J. Mostellar v. City of Colorado Springs, a Colorado municipality., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on April 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Jaimi Mostellar, sued...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff's Deputies on Excessive Force Claims
Jeremiah Casper v. Joe Disalvo, Pitkin County Sheriffs Office, Kim Vallario, Levi Borst, Zane Sisneros, and Brad Gibson., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendan...
Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Claims Against City of Golden Officers Dismissed
Stuart Sauer v. City of Golden, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stuart Sauer, sued the City of Golden for alleged violations ...
Town of Wellington Officers Cleared in Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
Mariajose Hidalgo v. State of Colorado, Town of Wellington, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mariajose Hidalgo, sued the Town ...
Tenth Circuit: Officer's Takedown Maneuver Was Not Excessive Force
Quinessa Caylao-Do v. Officer John Logue, in his individual capacity, and City and County of Denver, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The p...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 fourth amendment excessive force cases from courts in Colorado. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding fourth amendment excessive force cases in Colorado include: colo (5 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 4.