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Seventh Circuit: Officer's use of force reasonable during arrest
Jerrel Perez v. Shawn Guetschow, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Jerrel Perez agai...
Sheriff Not Liable for Excessive Force in Arrest
Bagby v. Davis, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant sheriff for alleged excessive force ...
Seventh Circuit: Officer's Use of Force Reasonable During Resisted Arrest
Juan Mendez v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Sandra Outler v. Kelly Cooper, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit: Officers' use of force reasonable during arrest
Kiontae Mack v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 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 in Excessive Force Case
Jeffrey Weisheit v. Ron Neal, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Sheriff Wins Excessive Force Claim Over Taser Use During Arrest
Alexander Carter v. Cook County Sheriff, 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 t...
Eighth Circuit: No Excessive Force by Officer Against Inmate
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...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Mason Murphy v. Michael Schmitt, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 9, 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
McMurry v. Weaver, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Weaver, i...
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Hostile Work Environment Claim
Alexander Smith v. City of Atlantic City, decided by Third Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Leon Carter v. Lizzie Tegels, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Excessive Force Claim Dismissed: Officer's Actions Deemed Reasonable
Darnell Hairston v. Josh Lku, decided by Michigan Supreme Court on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Darnell Hairston, sued the defendant, Josh Lku, alleging that Lku ...
Excessive Force Claim Against Seattle Police Denied
John Does v. Seattle Police Dep't, decided by Washington Supreme Court on February 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, John Doe, sued the Seattle Police Department alleging t...