Explore 7 court opinions on Excessive Force In Arrest. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Civil Rights Case
Aldacosta v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Aldacosta, sued the State of Florida for alleged viola...
Eighth Circuit: Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Lawful
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...
Officer's Use of Force During Arrest Deemed Reasonable, Qualified Immunity Granted
Louis Alford v. Brandon Deffendoll, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Brigitte Hendershot v. Terry Stanton, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff in Excessive Force Case
Moutcheu v. Williams, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff and deputy sheriff, allegin...
Fourth Amendment: Excessive Force Claims Against City of Oakland
Whitehead v. City of Oakland, decided by California Supreme Court on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Whitehead, sued the City of Oakland for alleged violations of his ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Denial of New Trial in Excessive Force Case
Travis Dantzler v. Tonia Baldwin, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for a new trial, ...