Qualified Immunity

Defense raised by government officials seeking immunity from civil liability

1. Kilgore v. Gordy

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 5, 2018)
3. Original Case: Kilgore v. Gordy et al
4. VictimsJames KilgoreDefendantsMichael GordyCity of MontgomeryPlaintiffsJames KilgoreInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMontgomery Police Department
5. Case Tags: Police Pursuit;Qualified Immunity;Substantive Due Process;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Wright v. United States of America et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 5, 2018)
3. VictimsJohn WrightDefendantsUnited States of AmericaFederal Bureau of InvestigationUnknown FBI AgentsPlaintiffsJohn WrightProsecutorsKevin M. DonovanDefense AttorneysKevin M. DonovanPlaintiff AttorneysRichard J. MarguliesJudgesLiam O'GradyInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaFederal Bureau of Investigation
4. Case Tags: Fourth Amendment;Qualified Immunity;Federal Tort Claims Act;Bivens Action

1. Malone et al v. City of Decatur, Alabama et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 9, 2018)
3. VictimsRodney MaloneDefendantsCity of Decatur, AlabamaDecatur Police DepartmentOfficer Michael GreenPlaintiffsEstate of Rodney MaloneJanet MaloneInstitutionsU.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Police Shooting;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation;Wrongful Death

1. Spencer v. Benison

2. Jurisdiction: United States (July 7, 2017)
3. Original Case: Spencer et al v. Benison et al
4. VictimsGregory Patrick SpencerDefendantsWilliam BenisonPlaintiffsBridget SpencerJudgesMadeline Hughes HaikalaInstitutionsHuntsville Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
5. Case Tags: Police Shooting;Qualified Immunity;Excessive Force;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Davis v. Allen

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 12, 2018)
3. DefendantsPaul AllenPlaintiffsMonique DavisInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Qualified Immunity;Police Misconduct

1. Martinez v. Birmingham, City of

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 16, 2018)
3. Original Case: Martinez v. City of Birmingham
4. VictimsJuan MartinezDefendantsCity of BirminghamPlaintiffsMaria MartinezJudgesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitBirmingham Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Police Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation;Wrongful Death

1. Wright v. Pickens County Jail et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 17, 2018)
3. VictimsAntonio WrightDefendantsPickens County JailDavid AbstonPlaintiffsAntonio WrightJudgesL. Scott CooglerInstitutionsPickens County JailUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
4. Case Tags: Section 1983;Excessive Force;Prisoner Rights;Qualified Immunity

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. Muhammad v. Rice et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 18, 2018)
3. VictimsMalik MuhammadDefendantsJohn RiceCity of BrookfieldPlaintiffsAisha MuhammadInstitutionsBrookfield Police DepartmentU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation;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. Gomez v. Lopez et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 29, 2018)
3. VictimsJesus C. GomezDefendantsM. LopezPlaintiffsJesus C. GomezInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Rights;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Eighth Amendment

1. Daniel v. Talladega County Sheriff's Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 17, 2018)
3. VictimsDanielDefendantsTalladega County Sheriff's DepartmentDeputy John DoePlaintiffsDanielJudgesAbdul K. KallonInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaTalladega County Sheriff's Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation

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. Wilson v. Gentry

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 19, 2018)
3. VictimsCharles WilsonDefendantsOfficer Michael GentryPlaintiffsCharles WilsonInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesJudge Danny C. ReevesInstitutionsLouisville Metro Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation;Police Shooting

1. Reid v. Bolling

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 26, 2018)
3. VictimsTorrey ReidDefendantsBollingPlaintiffsTorrey ReidInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Western District of VirginiaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitRed Onion State Prison
4. Case Tags: Eighth Amendment;Excessive Force;Prisoner Civil Rights;Qualified Immunity

1. McKinney v. Kilgore et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 29, 2018)
3. VictimsJohn McKinneyDefendantsRobert KilgoreCity of KilgorePlaintiffsJohn McKinneyInstitutionsKilgore Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;42 U.S.C. § 1983;Qualified Immunity;Civil Rights Litigation

1. Drummond v. Patrick et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 30, 2018)
3. VictimsDrummondDefendantsPatrickPlaintiffsDrummondJudgesMichael R. BarrettInstitutionsOhio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
4. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Eighth Amendment;Prisoner Rights

1. Bramlett v. Dunn et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 30, 2018)
3. DefendantsDunnPlaintiffsBramlett
4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Litigation;Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity;Wrongful Death

1. Oden v. Johnson et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (November 30, 2018)
3. VictimsJamarcus OdenDefendantsMichael JohnsonCity of MontgomeryPlaintiffsShanice OdenInstitutionsMontgomery Police Department
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Claim;Qualified Immunity