Tag: §1983

a suspect’s active resistance to arrest justifies an enhanced degree of force including the use of a taser

Facts (If you are new to 1983 actions, click here for help) This case arises from an incident that occurred around midnight on January 31,

applying violent force after being spit on against an unarmed person who is restrained and subdued violates the Constitution

Facts (If you are new to 1983 actions, click here for help) While on patrol around 1:00 a.m. on May 13, 2016, Officer Luis Zuniga

dismissal of the § 1983 claims against Officer for excessive force, false arrest, and denial of medical care was error

Facts On November 4, 2015, John Allen, Sr., was driving through Houston with friend Shannell Arterberry in the passenger seat of a pickup. Allen was a

After losing §1983 in federal court, you don’t get another chance in state court on same litigated issues

Facts On the morning of June 8, 2018, Michael Renfroe‘s mother, Faye Renfroe, contacted the Madison County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) requesting assistance in taking Michael

District Court denies summary judgement for excessive force and false arrest. The 5th circuit lacks jurisdiction to intervene

Facts (If you are new to 1983 actions, click here for help) On March 15, 2018, defendants Justin Landrum, Josh Welch, Clint Hedgepeth, and John

1983 case cannot be dismissed based on minimal injuries

Facts Cameron Kemp appeals from a § 1983 action against Shreveport, Louisiana police officers Carlos Glass-Bradley, Daniel Albrecht, Ryan Holley, and Donald Belanger, Jr. Much