First Circuit: Isolated Misconduct Doesn't Prove Police Pattern or Practice
ca1 · 2026-04-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
Villalobos-Santana v. PR Police Department, decided by First Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the Puerto Ric...
Racial Discrimination Claim Against Chicago Police Fails on Appeal
ca7 · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Juanita Arrington v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca8 · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Sandra Short v. Billings County, decided by Eighth Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Billings ...