Explore 11 court opinions on 42 U S C 1983 Municipal Liability. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate court affirms summary judgment for City in civil rights case
Dakota Rain Rea v. City of Fort Lauderdale, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Dakota Rain Rea, sued the City of Fort La...
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 ...
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...
Ninth Circuit: Probable Cause for Arrest Defeats Constitutional Claims
Frankie Greer v. County of San Diego, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Frankie Greer sued the County of San Diego for alleged violations of his constit...
County wins summary judgment in civil rights suit over sting operation arrest
Sceper v. County of Trinity, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Sceper, sued the County of Trinity for alleged violations of h...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inmate Medical Care Claims
Kate Adams v. County of Sacramento, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Kate Adams's claims agai...
Qualified Immunity Denied in Civil Rights Arrest Case
Lampkin v. County of Los Angeles, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 8, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Lampkin, sued Los Angeles County for alleged violations of ...
Court Affirms Search Warrant Validity Based on Informant Tip
Cash v. County of Los Angeles, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cash, sued the County of Los Angeles for alleged violations of...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
John Nawara v. Cook County Municipality, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment t...
County Not Liable for Civil Rights Violations in Arrest and Detention
K.C. v. County of Merced, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, K.C., sued the County of Merced for alleged violations of her civ...
County Not Liable for Alleged Constitutional Violations During Arrest
Weisbrod-Moore v. Cayuga County, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Weisbrod-Moore, sued Cayuga County for alleged violation...