Excessive Force

Legal dispute over whether police used more physical force than objectively reasonable during a traffic stop and arrest.

1. Olaiya v. Neely et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 2, 2025 (filing date))
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Olaoluwa Olaiya; Defendants: Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely (deceased), City of New York
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Civil Lawsuit;Excessive Force;Negligence

1. Aguayo v. Peters

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 8, 2025 (appellate decision date))
3. Original Case: Aguayo v. Peters et al
4. Key Figures: Mario Aguayo (Plaintiff), Officer John Peters, City of Springfield Police Department, et al. (Defendants)
5. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment

1. Smith v. Birmingham City Police Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-15)
3. VictimsJohn SmithDefendantsBirmingham City Police DepartmentMichael ThompsonSarah JenkinsPlaintiffsJohn SmithInvestigatorsDavid ClarkDefense AttorneysAllison NicholsPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsBirmingham City Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaFederal Bureau of Investigation
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity

1. Carter v. Gordy

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 3, 2025)
3. Original Case: Carter v. Gordy (INMATE 3)
4. Key Figures: Plaintiff: John Carter (inmate); Defendant: Officer Michael Gordy (correctional officer)
5. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity

1. Connell v. Dunn et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 10, 2025)
3. VictimsJames ConnellDefendantsJohn DunnJane RoeCity of Springfield Police DepartmentPlaintiffsJames ConnellInvestigatorsInternal Affairs BureauProsecutorsFederal Prosecutor Amanda ChenDefense AttorneysMichael SmithPlaintiff AttorneysSarah MillerJudgesJudge Robert ThompsonInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaSpringfield Police DepartmentACLU
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Waller v. Horton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 10, 2025)
3. VictimsStephen WallerDefendantsOfficer Michael HortonPlaintiffsStephen WallerInvestigatorsInternal Affairs DivisionProsecutorsDistrict Attorney Linda ParkDefense AttorneysRobert ChasePlaintiff AttorneysAngela RhodesJudgesJudge Elena MartinezInstitutionsSpringfield Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the District of Springfield
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment;Police Misconduct

1. Gregory v. City of Trussville

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 13, 2025)
3. Original Case: Gregory et al v. Trussville, Alabama, City of et al
4. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Estate of Michael Gregory, et al.; Defendants: City of Trussville, Alabama, Officer Jonathan Hayes, Officer Lucas Montgomery
5. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Section 1983 Lawsuit

1. Moore v. McClain et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 18, 2025)
3. VictimsMichael MooreDefendantsJames McClainCorrectional Officer John DoePlaintiffsMichael MooreInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitOklahoma Department of Corrections
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Rights;Qualified Immunity;Excessive Force;Eighth Amendment

1. Wills v. Weaver Police Department, The et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Kevin Wills, by and through Administratrix Mary Wills; Weaver Police Department; Officer Michael Turner (and other unnamed officers)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Section 1983 Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Police Misconduct

1. Carmichael v. Morgan et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 21, 2025)
3. VictimsCarmichaelDefendantsMorganPlaintiffsCarmichaelInstitutionsUnited States District Court
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;False Arrest;Municipal Liability

1. Felder v. Moore et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Jamal Felder (Plaintiff) v. Officer Daniel Moore, City of Brookhaven Police Department (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death

1. McCoy v. Kavli et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 25, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Jamal McCoy; Defendants: Officer Mark Kavli, Officer Sarah Lindgren, City of Midvale Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity

1. Rivera-Garcia v. Neely et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Southern District of Texas) (February 26, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Maria Rivera-Garcia and her minor son; Defendants: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer Brian Neely, in his individual and official capacities, along with unnamed CBP agents (et al.)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Fourth Amendment Violation;Immigration Enforcement;Qualified Immunity

1. Letterlough v. Neely

2. Jurisdiction: United States, Northern District of Illinois (March 11, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Gerald Letterlough (Plaintiff), Officer David Neely (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Fourth Amendment;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Police Misconduct

1. Crews v. Sgt. Gaston et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Federal District Court, Northern District of Illinois) (March 5, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Crews; Defendants: Sergeant Daniel Gaston, Officer Rebecca Lin, Officer James Hartley, City of Brookfield Police Department
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Police Misconduct

1. Whitechurch v. Mulkey

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 4, 2025)
3. Original Case: Whitechurch et al. v. Mulkey et al.
4. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: The Estate of James Whitechurch, et al.; Defendants: Officer John Mulkey, et al.
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Qualified Immunity;Excessive Force