Explore 5 court opinions on 42 U S C 1983 Excessive Force Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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...
Sheriff Not Liable for Deputy's Alleged Excessive Force
Gregroy Tony, in His Official Capacity as Sheriff of Broward County, Florida v. Ashley Biggie, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Th...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Civil Rights Case
Romero v. County of Kern, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Romero, sued the County of Kern for alleged violations of his ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Anthony Schmitt v. Jolene Rebertus, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claims as Time-Barred
Bassel v. Durand-Day, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, find...