Goldey v. Fields
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-809 | 4th Cir. | Not Argued | Jun 30, 2025 | 9-0 | Per Curiam | OT 2024 |
Holding: The Fourth Circuit’s determination that inmate Andrew Fields could proceed with his Eighth Amendment excessive-force claim for damages under Bivens v. Six Unknown Federal Narcotics Agents is reversed, and the case is remanded.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded in a per curiam opinion on June 30, 2025.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 3, 2025) |
| 02/19/2025 | Letter from counsel for petitioner submitted under Rule 12.6 filed. |
| 03/03/2025 | Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondents to respond filed. |
| 03/03/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. |
| 03/12/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/28/2025. |
| 03/14/2025 | Response Requested. (Due April 14, 2025) |
| 03/17/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 14, 2025 to May 14, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 03/18/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including May 14, 2025. |
| 03/24/2025 | Memorandum of Federal Respondents filed. |
| 05/12/2025 | Brief of respondent Andrew Fields, III in opposition filed. |
| 05/27/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/12/2025. |
| 05/27/2025 | Reply of petitioners Howard Goldey, et al. filed. (Distributed) |
| 06/16/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/18/2025. |
| 06/23/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/26/2025. |
| 06/30/2025 | Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED, and case REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) |