Explore 8 court opinions on 1983 Excessive Force Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case
L.M. v. Jonathan Graham, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to a defendant po...
Second Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Santos v. Kimmel, decided by Second Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a § 1...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
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...
Excessive Force Claim Fails, But Unlawful Arrest Claim Revived
Santos v. Kimmel, decided by Second Circuit on September 15, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Second Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a § 1983 l...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ka'Toria Gray v. David Birchfield, decided by Eleventh Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
McMurry v. Weaver, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Weaver, i...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Eric Ollison v. Gregory Gossett, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Eric Ollison v. Gregory Gossett, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...