Cnty. of Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 (2001). · Go Syfert
Cnty. of Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 (2001). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
148 citation events (147 in the last 25 years) across 25 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Luke Carlson v. City of Redondo Beach (cacd, 2022-05-12)
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discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Luke Carlson v. City of Redondo Beach
C.D. Cal. · 2022 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
although excessive force cases can be decided as a matter of law, they 7 rarely are because the fourth amendment test for reasonableness is inherently fact- 8 specific.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Garlick v. County of Kern (2×)
E.D. Cal. · 2016 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
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examined Cited as authority (quoted) De Contreras v. City of Rialto (2×)
C.D. Cal. · 2012 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
oliee are required to consider what other tactics if any were available to effect the arrest.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Burbank v. Davis (2×)
D. Me. · 2003 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
hether the use of force poses a risk of permanent or significant injury is a factor to be considered in evaluating the need for the force used in a particular case - but it is certainly not dispositive.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Burbank v. Davis
D. Me. · 2002 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
wjhether the use of force poses a risk of permanent or significant injury is a factor to be considered in evaluating the need for the force used in a particular case - -but it is certainly not dispositive.
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Bastien v. City of Worcester
1st Cir. · 2002 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
whether the use of force poses a risk of permanent or significant injury is a factor to be considered in evaluating the need for the force used in a particular case - but it is certainly not dispositive.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Jones v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation
N.D. Cal. · 2023 · confidence medium
Cir. 2010) (citing Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of 8 Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1197 (9th Cir. 2000) cert. granted, judgment vacated, 534 U.S. 801 9 (2001)). 10 IV.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Dominguez v. City Of San Jose (2×) also: Cited "see"
N.D. Cal. · 2023 · confidence medium
“A jury's inability to reach a 14 verdict does not necessarily preclude a judgment as a matter of law.” Headwaters Forest Def. v. 15 Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1197 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 16 (2001).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Racies v. Quincy Bioscience, LLC
N.D. Cal. · 2020 · confidence medium
“A jury’s inability to reach a 19 verdict does not necessarily preclude a judgment as a matter of law.” Headwaters Forest Def. v. 20 Cty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1197 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 21 (2001). 22 B.
discussed Cited "see" Alexandra Herrera v. City of Phoenix, et al.
D. Ariz. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters 22 Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185, 1205 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated and 23 remanded on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 (2001) (force excessive in part because suspects 24 “could not evade arrest by flight”).
discussed Cited "see" Dibbern v. City of Bakersfield
E.D. Cal. · 2025 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord Headwaters Forest Defense v. Cnty. of 13 Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1197 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 (2001).1 14 In its consideration of a posttrial motion for judgment as a matter of law, the court “should 15 review all of the evidence in the record.” Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Prods., Inc., 530 U.S. 133 , 16 150 (2000).
discussed Cited "see" Fossum v. Lamm
E.D. Cal. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See Heitschmidt v. 10 City of Houston, 161 F.3d 834, 839 (5th Cir. 1998). 11 “Where there is no need for force, any forced used is constitutionally unreasonable.” 12 Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated 13 and remanded on other grounds, County of Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 , 14 (2001).
discussed Cited "see" Gonzalez v. Phoenix, City of
D. Ariz. · 2024 · signal: see · confidence high
See Longoria v. Pinal Cnty., 873 F.3d 699, 708 (9th Cir. 10 2017) (“When a suspect is killed and cannot himself provide an account of what took place, 11 we must examine ‘whether the officers’ accounts are ‘consistent with other known 12 facts.’”). 13 The Ninth Circuit has long held that “where there is no need for force, any force 14 used is constitutionally unreasonable.” See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of 15 Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000) (where there is no need for force, any force 16 used is excessive), vacated on other grounds, Cnty. of Humboldt…
discussed Cited "see" Sandoval v. City and County of San Francisco
N.D. Cal. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 1 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000), judgment vacated on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 (2001). 2 (“[W]here there is no need for force, any force used is constitutionally unreasonable.”).
discussed Cited "see" Tillard v. Strawser
D. Ariz. · 2022 · signal: see · confidence high
See Wilkins v. City 3 of Oakland, 350 F.3d 949, 956 (9th Cir. 2003) (“[w]here the officers’ entitlement to 4 qualified immunity depends on the resolution of disputed issues of fact in their favor, and 5 against the nonmoving party, summary judgment is not appropriate”). 6 The Ninth Circuit has long held that “where there is no need for force, any force 7 used is constitutionally unreasonable.” Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 8 F.3d 1185, 1199 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds, Cnty. of 9 Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 (2001).
discussed Cited "see" Johnson v. Mesa, City of
D. Ariz. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 3 2000) (where there is no need for force, any force used is excessive), vacated and remanded 4 on other grounds, Cnty. of Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 (2001). 5 This factor weighs in favor of Plaintiff for purposes of denying Defendants’ motions 6 summary judgment. 7 3.
discussed Cited "see" Brown v. Alexander
D. Ariz. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. 21 Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000) (where there is no need for force, 22 any force used is excessive), vacated and remanded on other grounds, Cnty. of Humboldt 23 v. Headwaters Forest Def., 534 U.S. 801 (2001).
examined Cited "see" Lisa Y.S. West v. Deputy Terry Davis (3×)
11th Cir. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1191-95 (9th Cir.2000), vacated for application of new precedent, 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001), and disposition reinstated on remand, 276 F.3d 1125 . .
discussed Cited "see" England v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (2×)
9th Cir. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1196 (9th Cir.2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001); see also Young, 655 F.3d at 1168 . 2.
cited Cited "see" Rodriguez v. County of Stanislaus
E.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See id. at 1197 n. 4 (“The fact that the motion was granted after a mistrial was declared because of jury deadlock does not alter the standard to be applied on appeal.”) 2.
discussed Cited "see" E. I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. v. Waters
Ga. Ct. App. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. Six Flags Over Ga., 245 Ga. App. 334, 349 (3) (b) ( 537 SE2d 397 ) (2000), vacated by Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. Six Flags Over Ga., 534 U. S. 801 (122 SC 24, 151 LE2d 1) (2001), reinstated with the exception of Division (6) (c), Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. Six Flags Over Ga., 254 Ga. App. 598, 599 ( 563 SE2d 178 ) (2002) (referencing trial court’s adoption of special master’s findings and recommendations regarding discovery dispute).
discussed Cited "see" Fisher v. City of San Jose (2×)
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1198-1200 (9th Cir.), vacated and remanded, 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001), aff'd on remand, 276 F.3d 1125 (9th Cir.2002); LaLonde, 204 F.3d at 960-61 .
examined Cited "see" Fisher v. City of San Jose (3×)
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1198-1200 (9th Cir.), vacated and remanded, 534 U.S. 801 (2001), aff’d on remand, 276 F.3d 1125 (9th Cir. 2002); LaLonde, 204 F.3d at 960-61.
discussed Cited "see" James Tracey Miller v. Clark County Edward J. Bylsma, in His Capacity as a Police Officer for Clark County and as an Individual (2×)
9th Cir. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Headwaters Forest Defense v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185, 1199 (9th Cir.2000) (judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Saucier v. Katz, 533 U.S. 194 , 121 S.Ct. 2151 , 150 L.Ed.2d 272 (2001), by County of Humboldt v. Headwaters Forest Defense, 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001)) (judgment reaffirmed after remand by Headwaters Forest Defense v. County of Humboldt, 276 F.3d 1125, 1127 (9th Cir.2002)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Eloy Mascorro v. The City of National City, Olegario Garcia, Kaitlynn Norie, Sadiq Al-Mosawi, Reynaldo Velazquez, Marc Vargas, Rowdy Pauu, Jane Does 1–2, and John Does 1–2
S.D. Cal. · 2025 · signal: see also · confidence low
Cal. 8 Aug. 12, 2024); see also Bryan v. MacPherson, 630 F.3d 805 , 828–29 (9th Cir. 2010) 9 (citing Headwaters Forest Def. v. Cnty. of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1204 (9th Cir. 2000), 10 vacated and remanded on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 (2001)) (“While the commission 11 of a misdemeanor offense is not to be taken lightly, it militates against finding the force 12 used to effect an arrest reasonable where the suspect was also nonviolent and posed no 13 threat to the safety of the officers or others.” (internal quotation marks omitted)). 14 Plaintiff was suspected of violating California…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Timothy McKibben v. William Knuth
9th Cir. · 2019 · signal: see also · confidence low
It was clearly established that “[g]ratuitous and completely unnecessary acts of violence by the police during a seizure violate the Fourth Amendment.” Fontana v. Haskin, 262 F.3d 871, 880 (9th Cir. 2001); see also Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 534 U.S. 801 (2001). 3.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Bryan v. MacPherson (2×)
9th Cir. · 2010 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir.2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001); [5] Tekle v. United States, 511 F.3d 839, 845 (9th Cir.2007).
examined Cited "see, e.g." Bryan v. MacPherson (4×)
9th Cir. · 2010 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir.2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001); [5] Tekle v. United States, 511 F.3d 839, 845 (9th Cir.2007).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Bryan v. MacPherson (2×)
9th Cir. · 2010 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir.2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001); 5 Tekle v. United States, 511 F.3d 839, 845 (9th Cir.2007).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Bryan v. McPherson (2×)
9th Cir. · 2009 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir.2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds 534 U.S. 801 , 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001); 5 Tekle v. United States, 511 F.3d 839, 845 (9th Cir.2007).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Carl Bryan v. B. McPherson
9th Cir. · 2009 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Headwaters Forest Def. v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185 , 1199 (9th Cir. 2000), vacated and remanded on other grounds 534 U.S. 801 (2001);5 Tekle v. United States, 511 trical impulse encountered by a taser victim.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." James F. Robinson v. Solano County Brian Cauwells, Solano County Sheriff's Deputy Officer Gary Faulkner, Solano County Sheriff's Deputy Officer (2×)
9th Cir. · 2002 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Headwaters Forest Defense v. County of Humboldt, 240 F.3d 1185, 1207 (9th Cir.), vacated by ___ U.S. ___, 122 S.Ct. 24 , 151 L.Ed.2d 1 (2001) (remanding for reconsideration in light of Katz ). 21 The Supreme Court in Katz was also concerned that, by jumping too quickly to the immunity question of whether a reasonable officer could have believed that his conduct violated the Fourth Amendment, the courts might inhibit the development of Fourth Amendment law.
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County of Humboldt
v.
Headwaters Forest Defense

C. A. 9th Cir. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for further consideration in light of Saucier v. Katz, 533 U. S. 194 (2001).