Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
ca6 · 2026-03-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Scott DeBruyn v. Adam Douglas, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendan...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Deputy's Use of Force in Arrest
ca4 · 2025-07-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Brian Fernaays v. Isle of Wight County, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to I...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
ca6 · 2025-04-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
David Hieber v. Oakland County, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Oak...
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Philadelphia Police in Excessive Force Case
ca3 · 2025-03-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Richard Hightower v. City of Philadelphia, decided by Third Circuit on March 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
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...