Qualified Immunity

Police officers and supervisors asserted qualified immunity defense against federal constitutional claims

1. Vernon诉Deramus等人案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 9, 2024)
3. Original Case: Vernon v. Deramus et al
4. VictimsMichael Chad VernonDefendantsByron DeramusHeath BoackleJude WashingtonSteve StewartBrasherMark PettwayPlaintiffsMichael Chad VernonAmy Kathleen HuntDefense AttorneysJonathan David GilbertRobert Jackson SewellClayton M. HughesJohn G DanaPlaintiff AttorneysHerbie BrewerJudgesAnnemarie Carney AxonInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaJefferson County Sheriff's Department
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights;Qualified Immunity;Eleventh Amendment;Confidential Informant

1. Brown v. Dunn

2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 27, 2024)
3. VictimsLarry BrownDefendantsJefferson S. DunnPatrice JonesDavid LamarPlaintiffsJennifer BrownJudgesThompsonInstitutionsAlabama Department of CorrectionsUnited States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Death;Eighth Amendment;Qualified Immunity;Wrongful Death

1. Amerson v. Williams

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 29, 2025)
3. Original Case: Amerson v. Williams et al
4. VictimsJohn AmersonDefendantsOfficer WilliamsPlaintiffsJohn Amerson
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity

1. 艾伦诉温多姆等人案（囚犯3号）

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-31)
3. Original Case: Allen v. Windom et al (INMATE 3)
4. VictimsJames AllenDefendantsMichael WindomJohn Doe Correctional OfficersPlaintiffsJames AllenDefense AttorneysWilliam R. LunsfordPlaintiff AttorneysCatherine E. StetsonJudgesEmily C. MarksInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaAlabama Department of Corrections
5. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Federal Civil Procedure

1. Crews v. Gaston

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 5, 2025)
3. Original Case: Crews v. Sgt. Gaston et al
4. Key Figures: Plaintiff: John Crews; Defendants: Sergeant Marcus Gaston, Officer Elena Ruiz, City of New Haven Police Department
5. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;First Amendment Retaliation;Section 1983 Lawsuit

1. Gaddis v. Kilgore et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (January 2, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Darnell Gaddis (Plaintiff); Officer Tyler Kilgore, et al. (Defendants); City of Birmingham (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;False Arrest;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity

1. Saint Jean v. Altoona, Alabama, City of et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 6, 2025)
3. Key Figures: Estate of Marcus Saint Jean (plaintiff); City of Altoona, Alabama; Officer Michael Turner; Altoona Police Chief David Long (defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Civil Rights

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. Ouedraogo v. Neely et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 13, 2025)
3. VictimsAmidou OuedraogoDefendantsJeremy NeelyCity of Columbus Division of PolicePlaintiffsFatimata OuedraogoJudgesMichael H. WatsonInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of OhioCity of Columbus Division of Police
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity

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. Tomerlin v. State of New Mexico, The et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-21)
3. VictimsJames TomerlinDefendantsState of New MexicoOfficer David KellerPlaintiffsJames TomerlinInvestigatorsNew Mexico State Police Internal AffairsDefense AttorneysAttorney General Raúl TorrezPlaintiff AttorneysKennedy &ampAssociates Law FirmJudgesJudge Maria SanchezInstitutionsNew Mexico Department of Public SafetyU.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Claim;Police Brutality;Qualified Immunity;Settlement

1. Webb v. City of Homewood, Alabama, et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (January 24, 2025)
3. Original Case: Webb v. City of Homewood Alabama et al
4. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Marcus Webb; Defendants: City of Homewood, Alabama, Officer James Matthews, and other unnamed officers
5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Claim;Fourth Amendment Violation;Qualified Immunity

1. Moss v. McClain

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2023-07-14)
3. VictimsKendrick MossDefendantsDaniel McClainPlaintiffsPatricia MossInvestigatorsRachel KimDefense AttorneysMichael ThompsonPlaintiff AttorneysElena RodriguezJudgesCarlos M. SuarezInstitutionsFairview Police DepartmentU.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Qualified Immunity;Civil Rights Violation;Fourth Amendment

1. McNeal v. McClain et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2025-01-31)
3. DefendantsMcClainPlaintiffsMcNeal
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Litigation;Constitutional Law;Police Misconduct;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. Brown v. Smith et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 7, 2025)
3. VictimsJohn BrownDefendantsJames SmithMichael TorresCity of BrookvillePlaintiffsJohn BrownInvestigatorsDetective Laura ChenProsecutorsAngela DavisDefense AttorneysRobert KellerPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpSarah WashingtonJudgesReginald HolmesInstitutionsBrookville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of OhioDepartment of Justice Civil Rights Division
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment;Civil Rights Violation

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. Adams v. Murray et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 18, 2025)
3. VictimsKevin AdamsDefendantsJack MurrayCity of San JosePlaintiffsSarah AdamsInvestigatorsMaria GonzalezProsecutorsEmma ClarksonDefense AttorneysDaniel FrostPlaintiff AttorneysLinda ParkJudgesHarold W. DavisInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaSan Jose Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

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