Explore 13 court opinions on Excessive Force In Violation Of The Fourth Amendment. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Excessive Force Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Jacqueline Gaines v. Denise Cross, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
John Dukeman, II v. Dylon Wyatt, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Derek Thomas v. Jacqueline Carmichael, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
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, ...
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...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Claudette Rabdeau v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Velez v. Eutzy, decided by First Circuit on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a forme...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jeffrey Weisheit v. Ron Neal, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Robbin Amanda Bayse v. Ted Philbin, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Chicago in excessive force case
Barron v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Barron, sued the City of Chicago for alleged violations of his cons...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Karu White v. Laura Plappert, decided by Sixth Circuit on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...
Officer's use of taser and arrest protected by qualified immunity
Bradley Patton v. Mike Fitzhugh, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to defendant...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Chanon Miller v. Juan Ramirez, decided by Eleventh Circuit on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...