Case law

Williams v. Hasenmyer

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Jul 24, 2025

Analysis Defendant moves for summary judgment, asserting that she is entitled to qualified immunity as Plaintiff fails to establish a constitutional violation of clearly established law … “‘The doctrine of qualified immunity protects government officials from liability for civil damages insofar as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable

Rodriguez v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 3, 2022

If the plaintiff fails to establish either prong of the two-pronged qualified- immunity standard, the defendant prevails on the defense. A.M. v. … In the context of qualified immunity, the issue is whether the violative nature of particular conduct is clearly established in light of the specific context of the case. See Mullenix v. Luna, 577 U.S. 7, 11 (2015).

Manning

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 19, 2026

right was clearly established at the time of the defendant’s unlawful conduct.” … The Tenth Circuit found that “merely recit[ing] the qualified immunity legal standard” and stating “in a single sentence, without citation to any legal authority” that “no clearly established law demonstrates [the alleged

Woodruff v. United States

189 F. Supp. 2d 1283 · District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Jan 23, 2002

Waiver of Sovereign Immunity The United States is generally immune from suit unless it expressly waives immunity and consents to be sued. United States v. … In this case, the court clearly has original jurisdiction under the FTCA with respect to Plaintiffs negligence claim against Carl Albert.

Rodriguez v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 3, 2022

A constitutional right is clearly established if it is sufficiently clear that every reasonable 2A qualified immunity defense is only available to parties sued in their individual capacities. Beedle v. … The question is not whether a “broad general proposition” was clearly established, but whether the violative nature of particular conduct was clearly established.

Loftis v. Conway

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 3, 2025

Qualified immunity “shields public officials from damages actions unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.” Turner v. Okla. Cnty. Bd. of Cnty. Comm'rs., 804 F. … Clearly Established Next, the court considers whether the constitutional right was clearly established as of April 19, 2023.

Blackwell

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Aug 6, 2026

Under the doctrine of qualified immunity, "government officials performing discretionary functions generally are shielded from liability for civil damages insofar as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory … was clearly established at the time of the conduct.

Prince v. Sheriff of Carter County

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Sep 21, 2020

In addition, Anthony has asserted qualified immunity. “Qualified immunity also applies to supervisory liability in §1983 cases.” Turner v. Okla. Co. Bd. of Co. Comm., 804 Fed.Appx. 921, 925 (10th Cir.2020). … Where a defendant asserts qualified immunity at the summary judgment stage, the burden shifts to the plaintiff to show that (1) the defendant violated a constitutional right, and (2) the constitutional right was clearly

Garland v. Redeagle

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Jul 15, 2021

Qualified Immunity Standard at the Motion to Dismiss Stage Qualified immunity “shields public officials from damages actions unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.” … “Although qualified immunity defenses are typically resolved at the summary judgment stage, district courts may grant motions to dismiss on the basis of qualified immunity.” Myers v.

Prince v. Sheriff of Carter County

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Sep 21, 2020

When a finding of qualified immunity is based on a conclusion that the officer has committed no constitutional violation – i.e., the first step of the qualified immunity analysis – a finding of qualified immunity precludes … a determination that the law was not clearly established.

Rodriguez v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 3, 2022

A constitutional right is clearly established if it is sufficiently clear that every reasonable 3A qualified immunity defense is only available to parties sued in their individual capacities. Beedle v. … In the context of qualified immunity, the issue is whether the violative nature of particular conduct is clearly established in light of the specific context of the case. See Mullenix v. Luna, 577 U.S. 7, 11 (2015).

Logsdon v. Gilliam

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Oct 21, 2022

Gilliam argues that he is entitled to qualified immunity because plaintiff has not alleged an underlying constitutional violation of a clearly established right. Id. at 15. … Because plaintiff has alleged the violation of his clearly established right to be free from the use of excessive force in effecting an arrest, defendants are not entitled to qualified immunity.

Clark v. Bryan County School District 1, Silo Public Schools

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Dec 1, 2022

Qualified immunity “shields public officials from damages actions unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.” Turner v. Oklahoma Oklahoma Cnty. Bd. Of Cnty. … Prong Two – Clearly Established Law The Individual Defendants focus solely on the first prong of the qualified immunity analysis, stating in a footnote that they do not concede that Plaintiffs

Harris v. McCurtain County Jail Trust

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 18, 2024

Defendants also seek dismissal of the §1983 claim based on qualified immunity. … (emphasis in original) When a defendant claims qualified immunity, the plaintiff must show (1) the defendant violated his constitutional rights, and (2) the law was clearly established at the time of the alleged violation

Krueger v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 26, 2024

Qualified Immunity The affirmative defense of qualified immunity “gives government officials breathing room to make reasonable but mistaken judgments about open legal … Clearly Established Prong It is clearly established that law enforcement officers have a duty to intervene to prevent other officer’s use of excessive force.

McCoy

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Aug 3, 2026

based on qualified immunity, a plaintiff “must allege facts sufficient to show (assuming they are true) that the defendants plausibly violated their constitutional rights, and that those rights were clearly established … not address Lysinger’s qualified immunity defense.

Lindamood v. Jordan

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Sep 24, 2025

Under the doctrine of qualified immunity, “government officials performing discretionary functions generally are shielded from liability for civil damages insofar as their conduct does not violate clearly established statutory … The Tenth Circuit found that “merely recit[ing] the qualified immunity legal standard” and stating “in a single sentence, without citation to any legal authority” that “no clearly established law demonstrates [the alleged

Krueger v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 26, 2024

Qualified Immunity The affirmative defense of qualified immunity “gives government officials breathing room to make reasonable but mistaken judgments about open legal … Clearly Established Prong It is clearly established that law enforcement officers have a duty to intervene to prevent other officer’s use of excessive force.

Thompson v. Mericle

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Aug 20, 2024

clearly established law. … clearly established law.

Krueger v. Wagoner County Board of County Commissioners

District Court, E.D. Oklahoma · Mar 31, 2022

Qualified immunity “shields public officials from damages actions unless their conduct was unreasonable in light of clearly established law.” Turner v. Oklahoma Oklahoma Cnty. Bd. Of Cnty. … “Although qualified immunity defenses are typically resolved at the summary judgment stage, district courts may grant motions to dismiss on the basis of qualified immunity.” Myers v.