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Civil Rights - Section 1983

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:21-cv-01767-RBM-DTF Unpublished

Benjamin Flournoy v. M. Pollard, Warden, Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility; C. Kies Correctional Officer and Kilough, Mr. Miranda Lieutenant, Ralph Diaz, Former CDCR Secre...

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights lawsuit alleging that prison officials were deliberately indifferent to his health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court held that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient evidence that officials knew of and disregarded an excessive risk to his safety.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-00926-MTL-- Unpublished

Randy Carl Eiland v. Dwayne Sigmon

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a prisoner's substantive due process claim, holding that his allegations failed to state a plausible violation of constitutional rights. The court reiterated that government conduct must shock the conscience or interfere with rights implicit in ordered liberty to constitute a substantive due process violation.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:24-cv-00781-MTL-- Unpublished

RANDY CARL EILAND v. TAD MENDEZ, Discipline Hearing Officer at Saguaro Correctional Center; A MORROW, Discipline Hearing Officer at Saguaro Correctional Center

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se prisoner's civil rights lawsuit alleging due process violations in prison disciplinary proceedings. The court held that the plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to state a plausible claim, even under the liberal construction required for pro se filings.

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Mar 16 2026
6th Cir. 25-5662 Published

THE ESTATE OF JEREMY MARR, by and through JOANNA MARR, its Administrator and JOANNA MARR v. CITY OF GLASGOW, KENTUCKY, CITY OF GLASGOW POLICE DEPARTMENT GUY JOSEPH TURCOTTE

The Sixth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for police officers and the City of Glasgow, holding that the officers were entitled to qualified immunity when using force against a drug-intoxicated suspect who actively resisted arrest. The court ruled that the use of a taser and knee strikes did not violate clearly established law because the suspect was struggling and refusing to comply with commands.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 3:24-cv-02608-CRB Unpublished

ANTHONY McGEE v. SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY; LINDSEY WALSH; MILPITAS POLICE DEPARTMENT; SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; PALO ALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Anthony McGee's pro se civil rights lawsuit alleging Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment violations. The appellate court declined to review the underlying dismissal grounds because McGee failed to argue them in his opening brief.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 1:24-cv-00065-KES-CDB Unpublished

KEVIN MASSENGALE v. KENNETH R. GREEN, Jr., Magistrate Trustee; JUDY J. ROGERS, District Attorney; ARTURO REVELO, Public Defender

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se § 1983 lawsuit alleging constitutional violations during arrest and detention. The court held that the magistrate judge and district attorney were protected by absolute immunity, while the public defender did not act under color of state law.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 2:18-cv-00374-WBS-JDP Unpublished

RODNEY BROOKS v. S. LEE, Correctional Lieutenant; S BEASLEY; J. LEE; E. ARNOLD, Warden

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's summary judgment in a prisoner's civil rights case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions to reopen discovery. The appellate court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate the diligence required to justify additional discovery or show that such discovery would have prevented summary judgment.

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Mar 16 2026
9th Cir. 5:24-cv-02352-SSS-SSC Unpublished

KEVIN MASSENGALE v. SHANNON D. DICUS; SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO; HIGH DESERT DETENTION CENTER

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a plaintiff's First Amendment retaliatory arrest claim because he failed to allege facts showing the absence of probable cause. The court further held that denying leave to amend was proper since any amendment would be futile given the lack of plausible allegations.

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