Eleventh Circuit: No Prima Facie Case for Racial Discrimination in Police Department
ca11 · 2026-04-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Geoffrey Anderson v. City of Atlanta, Georgia, decided by Eleventh Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary j...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Resisting Arrest Case
fladistctapp · 2026-03-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Eighth Circuit: Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Lawful
ca8 · 2026-02-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Tyrone Cameron v. City of Des Moines, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Speech Not Public Concern, First Circuit Rules in Retaliation Case
ca1 · 2026-02-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Hebert v. Donahue, decided by First Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a form...
Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
ca5 · 2026-01-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Perdomo v. City of League City, TX, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Police Officer's Speech Not Protected by First Amendment When Made Pursuant to Official Duties
ca6 · 2025-11-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Miles Guptill v. City of Chattanooga, Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Appellate court affirms finding of probable cause for arrest and search
illappct · 2025-10-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Eddington v. City of Springfield, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Eddington, sued the City of Springfield for alleged viola...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago in Excessive Force Case
ca7 · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Bernard Mims v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca6 · 2025-10-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Reuben Jelani Adams v. Lexington-Fayette Urban Cnty. Gov't, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca4 · 2025-08-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Tim Landholt v. Kendall Corley, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca7 · 2025-08-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Jeanne Hedgepeth v. James Britton, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Police in Excessive Force Case
ca3 · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Michael Rivera v. New Castle County Police Department, decided by Third Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Seattle Police in Excessive Force Case
ca9 · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Cheairs v. City of Seattle, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City of Se...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
ca6 · 2025-07-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Mike Yoder v. Scott Bowen, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, S...
Qualified Immunity Shields Officer in Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Case
ca3 · 2025-07-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Adam Urda v. Jeffrey Sokso, decided by Third Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant p...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
ca4 · 2025-05-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
James Brady v. City of Myrtle Beach, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
ca7 · 2025-04-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for State Police in Excessive Force Case
ca3 · 2025-02-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Madison Lara v. Commissioner PA State Police, decided by Third Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgm...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca4 · 2025-02-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Robert Valladares v. Heather Ray, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...