Police Brutality

Cases involving excessive force by law enforcement officers

Felder v. Moore et al
  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
McCoy v. Kavli et al
  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
McClain v. Warren et al
  1. McClain v. Warren et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (District of Colorado) (March 3, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Estate of Elijah McClain (represented by Sheneen McClain); Defendants: Officer Nathan Woodyard, Officer Randy Roedema, Officer Jason Rosenblatt, former Officer Warren (first name not specified in some filings), paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, and the City of Aurora, Colorado
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity
Maritza v. Neely
  1. Maritza v. Neely
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-03-17)
  3. Key Figures: Maritza (Plaintiff), Officer Daniel Neely (Defendant)
  4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Fourth Amendment Violation;Civil Rights Litigation;Qualified Immunity