Civil Rights Violation

Deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law, specifically Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable seizure and excessive force.

1. McInturff v. St. Clair County Sheriff Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 17, 2018)
3. VictimsJoseph McInturffDefendantsSt. Clair County Sheriff DepartmentSheriff Billy MurrayDeputy John Doe (1)Deputy John Doe (2)PlaintiffsLinda McInturffInstitutionsSt. Clair County Sheriff DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Qualified Immunity

1. McPherson v. Rivera et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Phoenix, Arizona) (October 22, 2018)
3. VictimsJacob McPhersonDefendantsAndrew RiveraPlaintiffsCynthia McPhersonInstitutionsPhoenix Police DepartmentCity of PhoenixUnited States District Court for the District of ArizonaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Police Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Civil Rights Violation;Mental Health Crisis Intervention

1. Hogan v. Vestavia Hills Police Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 29, 2018)
3. VictimsDeanna HoganPlaintiffsDeanna HoganJudgesAnnemarie Carney AxonInstitutionsVestavia Hills Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;False Arrest;Municipal Liability

1. Williams v. Town of Morris

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 30, 2018)
3. Original Case: Williams v. Morris Town of et al
4. VictimsChristopher WilliamsDefendantsTown of MorrisMorris Police OfficerPlaintiffsSherry WilliamsInstitutionsTown of Morris Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Police Shooting;Excessive Force;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation

1. Cowlin v. Bennett et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. VictimsCowlinDefendantsBennettPlaintiffsCowlin
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity;Excessive Force

1. Andrew Levert v. Felicia Ponce

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 13, 2018)
3. VictimsAndrew LevertDefendantsFelicia PoncePlaintiffsAndrew Levert
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity;Federal Lawsuit

1. Rios v. Estes et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 14, 2018)
3. VictimsRiosDefendantsEstesUnited States Immigration and Customs EnforcementPlaintiffsRiosInstitutionsUnited States Immigration and Customs EnforcementU.S. District Court
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Detention;Immigration Enforcement;Fourth Amendment

1. Tigre v. Hassell et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 26, 2018)
3. VictimsTigreDefendantsHassellPlaintiffsTigreInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Immigration Detention;Civil Rights Violation;Habeas Corpus;ICE Detainers

1. Clark v. City of Adamsville

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 3, 2018)
3. VictimsJeffrey Scott ClarkDefendantsCity of AdamsvillePlaintiffsJane ClarkInstitutionsAdamsville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Fourth Amendment

1. Roney v. City of Huntsville, Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 4, 2018)
3. VictimsSteven RoneyDefendantsCity of Huntsville, AlabamaJustin AhrensPlaintiffsSteven RoneyInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNoneInstitutionsHuntsville Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Fourth Amendment

1. Germany et al v. City of Huntsville et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 14, 2023)
3. VictimsDarryl GermanyDefendantsCity of Huntsville, AlabamaOfficer Eric SloanOfficer Daniel MarksPlaintiffsKimberly GermanyEstate of Darryl GermanyInstitutionsHuntsville Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force

1. Pennington v. Tuscaloosa County, Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2023-03-22)
3. VictimsJermaine PenningtonDefendantsTuscaloosa County, AlabamaRon AbernathyDustin SpruillKaleb BeamsPlaintiffsBrandi PenningtonJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaTuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Mental Health Crisis

1. Howard v. Pickens County, Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 27, 2023)
3. VictimsNoneDefendantsPickens County, AlabamaPickens County Sheriff's OfficePlaintiffsTony HowardInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNoneInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;Jail Negligence;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Spencer v. Tuscaloosa County et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 28, 2023)
3. VictimsDerrick SpencerDefendantsTuscaloosa CountyMatthew SellersJoshua WilsonDerrick ProctorPlaintiffsChasity SpencerJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsTuscaloosa County Sheriff's OfficeTuscaloosa County JailUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Wrongful Death;Jail Death;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation

1. Hills v. Pickens County, Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2023)
3. VictimsMarcus HillsDefendantsPickens County, AlabamaTodd HallJohn DoePlaintiffsJanice HillsInvestigatorsAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsPickens County Sheriff's OfficeU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Wrongful Death;Police Body Cameras

1. Lewis v. Tyler et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (August 31, 2023)
3. VictimsJeremy LewisDefendantsJohn TylerErnesto RussellDeKalb CountyPlaintiffsEstate of Jeremy LewisInvestigatorsGeorgia Bureau of InvestigationPlaintiff AttorneysMawuli Mel DavisInstitutionsDeKalb County Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation;Qualified Immunity

1. Pope v. Robinson et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 12, 2023)
3. VictimsPopeDefendantsRobinsonPlaintiffsPopeInstitutionsU.S. District Court
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct

1. Cook, Jr. v. Williams et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (2023-10-05)
3. VictimsMichael Cook Jr.DefendantsDaniel WilliamsCity of SpringfieldPlaintiffsMichael Cook Jr.InstitutionsSpringfield Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity

1. 赫里福德等人诉亨茨维尔教育委员会案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 13, 2026)
3. Original Case: Hereford et al v. Huntsville Board of Education
4. VictimsMaya HerefordDefendantsHuntsville Board of EducationPlaintiffsJames HerefordLinda HerefordMaya HerefordInvestigatorsHuntsville Police Department Internal Affairs DivisionProsecutorsSarah CollinsDefense AttorneysMichael TrentPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJasmine RichardsonJudgesDavid HarringtonInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaHuntsville Police Department
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;School Resource Officer Misconduct;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Calhoun v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store No. 712 et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 5, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Calhoun; Defendant: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store No. 712 et al
4. Case Tags: Discrimination;Civil Rights Violation;Retail Litigation;Federal Case