Explore 24 court opinions on 42 U S C 1983 Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate court upholds jury verdict for City of Vidor in civil rights case
Mireyda Gonzalez and Joel Gonzalez v. City of Vidor, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a lawsuit filed by Mireyda and Joel Go...
Unlawful Traffic Stop Extension Leads to Unconstitutional 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 J. Mostellar, s...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Civil Rights Case
Redmond v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Redmond, sued the State of Florida for alleged violation...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Civil Rights Claim Against County
Marko LaFuente v. Duval County, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marko LaFuente, sued Duval County for alleged violations of his...
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 of Austin in civil rights case
Paula Norwood v. City of Austin, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Paula Norwood sued the City of Austin for alleged violations of her constituti...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officers in Excessive Force Case
Bates v. Pakseresht, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a ...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officers in Excessive Force Case
Simpson v. Quick, decided by Tenth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Quick, ...
Sheriff Wins Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Case
Marquita James v. Robert A. Hardwick, in His Official Capacity, as Sheriff of St. Johns County, Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win ou...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Denise Hughes v. Monique Locure, decided by Eleventh Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...
Fourth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Plain View Baggie Justify Vehicle Search
Melody Cooper v. Officer James Doyle, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppre...
Court finds no state action, dismisses constitutional claims
J.F. v. Twining, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, J.F., sued the defendant, Twining, alleging that Twining's actions constitut...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ramirez v. Granado, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, find...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Abbie Platt v. Melinda Mansfield, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inmate's Civil Rights Claims
Ortega v. Lujan Grisham, decided by Tenth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit reviewed a district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former in...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Discrimination Case
Perez v. City of San Antonio, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City ...
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 ...
Officer's internal complaints not protected speech, court rules
Baroni v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, decided by Second Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought ...
Denver officers had probable cause for arrest, court rules
Abade Irizarry v. The People of the City and County of Denver., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Abade Irizarry, sued the City...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Daley v. Choate, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Choate, ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Legacy Hsing v. City of Horseshoe Bay, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in False Arrest Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Town's nuisance abatement upheld against constitutional claims
Creech v. Town of Cornelius, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Creech, sued the Town of Cornelius for alleged violations ...