Explore 4 court opinions on Totality Of The Circumstances In Use Of Force Analysis. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Sixth Circuit: Deadly force justified against armed suspect
Estate of Donovan L. Lewis v. City of Columbus, Ohio, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Roake v. Brumley, decided by Fifth Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Brumley,...
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...
Ninth Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity for Excessive Force
Flaxman v. Ferguson, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of qualified immunity to a former police o...