Qualified Immunity Defense

Legal shield raised by government officials in civil rights damages actions

Davis et al v. White et al
  1. Davis et al v. White et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (September 21, 2018)
  3. VictimsDavisDefendantsWhitePlaintiffsDavisInstitutionsUnited States District Court
  4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Civil Rights;Excessive Force Police;Qualified Immunity Defense;Multi-Defendant Conspiracy
Trammell v. Matthews et al
  1. Trammell v. Matthews et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 10, 2018)
  3. VictimsTrammellDefendantsMatthewsPlaintiffsTrammell
  4. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Section 1983 Litigation;Eighth Amendment;Qualified Immunity Defense
Musso v. City of Trussville et al
  1. Musso v. City of Trussville et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama) (March 16, 2026)
  3. Key Figures: Joseph Musso (Plaintiff); City of Trussville, Alabama; Officer Mark Simmons; Officer John Doe(s)
  4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Civil Rights Claim;First Amendment Retaliation;Fourth Amendment Excessive Force;Qualified Immunity Defense