Tag:Qualified immunity

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Denial of Qualified Immunity for Denver Deputy in Excessive Force Case

The 10th Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity for a Denver deputy sheriff who struck a pretrial detainee for spitting, finding the alleged constitutional violation was clearly established.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity to Officers Who Sent Police Canine Into Home

The 10th Circuit also ruled on a case involving corner crossing on public land and affirmed the right under the Unlawful Inclosures Act.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer Involved in Lakewood Shooting

The 10th Circuit concluded that under the circumstances in the case, which involved smoke and a fire, the officer’s lethal force was justified.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Finds Sentencing Errors in Judgment Against Sunset Mesa Funeral Home Operators

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals found the district court erred in its sentencing of Sunset Mesa Funeral Home operators Megan Hess and Shirley Koch.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for June 5, 10, 12

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing the competency of Robert Dear, social security benefits and qualified immunity.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for May 7, 8, 14

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing the Eighth Amendment, the Fourth Amendment and qualified immunity.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for April 30

The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals released opinions addressing qualified immunity, the First Amendment and federal contractor wage rules.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Aug. 7

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court’s judgment in a lawsuit claiming false arrest in Durango, Colorado.