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Appellate court affirms denial of summary judgment in civil rights case
Kevin C. Loudon v. Victoria County, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Kevin C. Loudon, sued Victoria County for alleged violations of his ...
Sheriff Not Liable for Deputy's Alleged Excessive Force
Gregroy Tony, in His Official Capacity as Sheriff of Broward County, Florida v. Ashley Biggie, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Th...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Fourth Amendment Claims Against City of Lansing
Ashly Romero v. City of Lansing, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Ashly Romero ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Discrimination Case
Perez v. City of San Antonio, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City ...
Fourth Amendment Excessive Force Claims Against City of Golden Officers Dismissed
Stuart Sauer v. City of Golden, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stuart Sauer, sued the City of Golden for alleged violations ...
Tenth Circuit: Officer's Takedown Maneuver Was Not Excessive Force
Quinessa Caylao-Do v. Officer John Logue, in his individual capacity, and City and County of Denver, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The p...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inmate Medical Care Claims
Kate Adams v. County of Sacramento, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Kate Adams's claims agai...
Jail officials not deliberately indifferent to inmate's fractured ankle
Luis Antonio Martinez, Sr v. Wayne Cnty., Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...