Explore 6 court opinions on Municipal Liability For Constitutional Violations. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Claims Against St. Louis Mayor
Yitzchak Simon v. Tishaura Jones, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought b...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Jail Medical Care Case
Michael Hester v. Chester Cnty., Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
County wins inmate's inadequate medical care lawsuit
Thomas v. County of Peoria, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the County of Peoria and its sheriff, al...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Jail Medical Care Lawsuit
Amstutz v. Harris County, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Amstutz agai...
Prisoner's deliberate indifference claim against warden fails
Umphress v. Hall, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a former p...
County Not Liable for Alleged Constitutional Violations During Arrest
Weisbrod-Moore v. Cayuga County, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Weisbrod-Moore, sued Cayuga County for alleged violation...