Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Police in Excessive Force Case
iowa · 2026-04-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Matthew Lewis Hunter v. City of Des Moines, Iowa; and Des Moines Police Bargaining Unit, Jane Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, and John Doe No. 5, decided by Iowa Supreme Cou...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Minor's Constitutional Rights Claims Against State
texapp · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
In Re Sarah Ruiz, Individually and as Next Friend of A.T., a Minor v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns t...
Officer not immune for arrest based on refusal to identify during lawful detention
ohioctapp · 2026-03-16 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100
State ex rel. White v. Falkowski, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...
Officer granted qualified immunity for use of force during arrest
fladistctapp · 2026-03-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Dmitri v. Kostyunin v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the defendant, a former l...
Texas Court Affirms State's Actions in Arrest Case
texapp · 2026-03-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Dunn Everett v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Dunn Everett, sued the State of Texas for alleged violations...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination and Emotional Distress Claims
ohioctapp · 2025-12-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
State ex rel. Harris v. Copley, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to dismiss a law...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
ca6 · 2025-09-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Michael Hoover v. Justin Due, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Gender Discrimination Case
ca8 · 2025-07-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Nicole Klum v. City of Davenport, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Cit...
Eighth Circuit: No Excessive Force by Officer Against Inmate
ca8 · 2025-07-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Ruthie Walls v. Jacob Oliva, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to defendant Ja...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds "No-Knock" Warrant Execution
ohio · 2025-07-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
State ex rel. Howard v. Plank, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed ...
Police Qualified Immunity Upheld in Drug Transaction Stop
ca6 · 2025-05-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Whitney Hodges v. City of Grand Rapids, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
ca7 · 2025-05-07 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Eric Ollison v. Gregory Gossett, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 7, 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 Taser Case
ca7 · 2025-05-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
David Walton v. Ashley Nehls, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...