Explore 8 court opinions on Objective Reasonableness Standard For Use Of Force. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
John Dukeman, II v. Dylon Wyatt, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer on Qualified Immunity Grounds
Crystal Hultz v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Warden in Excessive Force Case
Carolyn Arnett v. Larry Norris, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff in Excessive Force Case
Moutcheu v. Williams, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff and deputy sheriff, allegin...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
Kimberly Lafave v. County of Fairfax, Virginia, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary jud...
Racial Discrimination Claim Against Chicago Police Fails on Appeal
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 ...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Robbin Amanda Bayse v. Ted Philbin, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Officer's use of taser and arrest protected by qualified immunity
Bradley Patton v. Mike Fitzhugh, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to defendant...