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...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...