Explore 24 court opinions on Objective Reasonableness Standard In Excessive Force Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fifth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Alexander v. Arceneaux, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Arc...
Fourth Amendment Reasonableness and Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Edward F. Breaux, Jr.; Linda Breaux v. Kevin Ray Worrell; City of Wilson North Carolina; Travelers Indemnity Company, Incorrectly Named as Travelers Indemnity Insurance Company; Travelers Property Cas...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
Jennifer Kilnapp v. City of Cleveland, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
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 ...
Excessive Force and Medical Need Claims Against Sheriff's Dept. Affirmed
Solomon Jones v. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Deputy in Excessive Force Case
Brendan LaBatte v. Karen Gangle, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Clara Cheeks v. Jon Belmar, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Johnson v. Stone County, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, ...
Sixth Circuit: Bond Fee for Arrestees Not Unconstitutional
Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby Cnty., Tenn., decided by Sixth Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Daley v. Choate, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Choate, ...
Inmate's Excessive Force and Medical Needs Claims Rejected by 7th Circuit
Ronald Gaines v. Thomas J. Dart, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Sheriff's Office in Excessive Force Case
Patrick Jones, Jr. v. Lake County Sheriff's Office, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Savage v. Westcott, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fin...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Birt Ford v. Dennis Reagle, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Ballentine v. Broxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Lori Chavez-DeRemer v. Elmer Miller, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Non-compete injunction denied: Former employer fails to show likelihood of success
Stanley Kappell Watson v. Shenekka Bradsher, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a prelimin...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Hardy v. Rabie, decided by Tenth Circuit on August 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Rabie, in a...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Louis Chandler v. Mike Brown, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robbie Plyler v. Russell Cox, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robert Fletcher v. Peter Doig, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robert Fletcher v. Peter Doig, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jordan Watkins v. Brij Mohan, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defen...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jordan Whitaker v. Michael Dempsey, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...