Explore 4 court opinions on Resisting Arrest And Its Impact On Use Of Force Analysis. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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...
Officer's Use of Force Not Excessive Under Fourth Amendment
Lamar Forbes v. John Phelan, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lamar Forbes, sued the defendant, John Phelan, alleging that Phelan, a co...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Jeanne Hedgepeth v. James Britton, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Fourth Circuit: Taser and Force Reasonable Against Resisting Suspect
Zachary Hebb v. City of Asheville, North Carolina, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...