Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Cases

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Recent Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Opinions (24)

Matthew Lewis Hunter v. City of Des Moines, Iowa; and Des Moines Police Bargaining Unit, Jane Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, and John Doe No. 5

Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Police in Excessive Force Case

iowa · 2026-04-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Matthew Lewis Hunter v. City of Des Moines, Iowa; and Des Moines Police Bargaining Unit, Jane Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, and John Doe No. 5, decided by Iowa Supreme Cou...

Baby Doe v. Joshua Mast

Officer denied qualified immunity for fatal shooting of man in mental health crisis

ca4 · 2026-04-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Baby Doe v. Joshua Mast, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified immunity to a former pol...

Martin v. Burgess

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

ca5 · 2026-04-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Martin v. Burgess, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Burgess,...

Hudson v. State of Florida

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Excessive Force Case

fladistctapp · 2026-04-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Hudson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hudson, sued the State of Florida for alleged violations ...

Sanchez v. Torrez

Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

ca10 · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Sanchez v. Torrez, decided by Tenth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to a defendant police office...

Brown v. Salcido

Ninth Circuit Grants Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case

ca9 · 2026-04-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Brown v. Salcido, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of qualified immunity to a deputy sheriff accuse...

Jerrel Perez v. Shawn Guetschow

Seventh Circuit: Officer's use of force reasonable during arrest

ca7 · 2026-04-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Jerrel Perez v. Shawn Guetschow, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Jerrel Perez agai...

Alan Dorrbecker v. Kevin Howard

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case

ca4 · 2026-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Alan Dorrbecker v. Kevin Howard, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...

Margaret Byers v. Gordon Painter

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

ca4 · 2026-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Margaret Byers v. Gordon Painter, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...

Geoffrey Anderson v. City of Atlanta, Georgia

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...

Nuuh Na'im v. James Beck

Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case

ca8 · 2026-04-15 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Nuuh Na'im v. James Beck, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant,...

State ex rel. Cotten v. Aveni

Release Agreement Bars Wrongful Termination and Defamation Claims

ohioctapp · 2026-04-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

State ex rel. Cotten v. Aveni, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to dismiss a lawsu...

Jeffery Payne v. Joshua Moser

Officer Denied Qualified Immunity for Excessive Taser Use on Compliant Suspect

ca4 · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Jeffery Payne v. Joshua Moser, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified immunity to a poli...

Jaimi J. Mostellar v. City of Colorado Springs, a Colorado municipality.

Unlawful Traffic Stop Extension Leads to Unconstitutional Vehicle Search

colo · 2026-04-13 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Jaimi J. Mostellar v. City of Colorado Springs, a Colorado municipality., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on April 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Jaimi J. Mostellar, s...

Alexander v. Arceneaux

Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case

ca5 · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Alexander v. Arceneaux, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Arc...

Redmond v. State of Florida

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Civil Rights Case

fladistctapp · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Redmond v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Redmond, sued the State of Florida for alleged violation...

Edward F. Breaux, Jr.; Linda Breaux v. Kevin Ray Worrell; City of Wilson North Carolina; Travelers Indemnity Company, Incorrectly Named as Travelers Indemnity Insurance Company; Travelers Property Casualty Company of America C/W Jessie J. Blanchard; Vickie B. Blanchard v. Travelers Indemnity Company; Kevin Ray Worrell, City of Wilson North Carolina

Excessive Force Claim Fails; Insurer Not Liable for Officer's Actions

la · 2026-04-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Edward F. Breaux, Jr.; Linda Breaux v. Kevin Ray Worrell; City of Wilson North Carolina; Travelers Indemnity Company, Incorrectly Named as Travelers Indemnity Insurance Company; Travelers Property Cas...

Krystle Perry v. Stacy Marteney

Fourth Circuit: Correctional Officer's Use of Force Was Objectively Reasonable

ca4 · 2026-04-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Krystle Perry v. Stacy Marteney, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...

Bonner v. State of Florida

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Excessive Force Case

fladistctapp · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Bonner v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bonner, sued the State of Florida for alleged violations ...

Darrell Avery Payne v. Stephanie R. Boyd, Liza Rodriguez, Joe Gonzales, Michael Mery, Catherine Torres-Stahl, Kristina Escalona, Benjamin Robertson, Christine Del Prado, Jennifer Pena, Ron Rangel, Frank J. Castro, Joel Perez, Rosie Alvarado, in Their Official Capacities; And Bexar County

Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Bexar County Officials in Excessive Force Case

texapp · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Darrell Avery Payne v. Stephanie R. Boyd, Liza Rodriguez, Joe Gonzales, Michael Mery, Catherine Torres-Stahl, Kristina Escalona, Benjamin Robertson, Christine Del Prado, Jennifer Pena, Ron Rangel, Fra...

Marko LaFuente v. Duval County

Texas Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Civil Rights Claim Against County

texapp · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Marko LaFuente v. Duval County, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marko LaFuente, sued Duval County for alleged violations of his...

Dakota Rain Rea v. City of Fort Lauderdale

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...

Hayes v. State of Florida

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Excessive Force Case

fladistctapp · 2026-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Hayes v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hayes, sued the State of Florida for alleged violations of...

State ex rel. White v. Falkowski

Officer not immune for arrest based on refusal to identify during lawful detention

ohioctapp · 2026-03-16 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

State ex rel. White v. Falkowski, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...

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