Explore 7 court opinions on Section 1983 Excessive Force Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Sheriff Not Liable for Arrestee's Injuries
State ex rel. Fritsche v. Cook, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the...
Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
Perdomo v. City of League City, TX, decided by Fifth Circuit on January 7, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Arrest for Domestic Assault Due to Probable Cause
Kendall Nygard v. City of Orono, 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 ...
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, ...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Harmon v. Collier, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, findin...
Qualified Immunity Shields Police from Excessive Force and Unlawful Arrest Claims
Brian H. Herschfus v. City of Oak Park, Mich., decided by Sixth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgmen...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claims as Time-Barred
Bassel v. Durand-Day, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, find...