Goldey v. Fields
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, 9-0 on Jun 30, 2025.
Jan 21, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 3, 2025)Feb 19, 2025Letter from counsel for petitioner submitted under Rule 12.6 filed.Mar 3, 2025Waiver of right of respondent Federal Respondents to respond filed.Mar 3, 2025Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.
Mar 12, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/28/2025.
Mar 14, 2025Response Requested. (Due April 14, 2025)
Mar 17, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 14, 2025 to May 14, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Mar 18, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including May 14, 2025.
Mar 24, 2025Memorandum of Federal Respondents filed.May 12, 2025Brief of respondent Andrew Fields, III in opposition filed.May 27, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/12/2025.
May 27, 2025Reply of petitioners Howard Goldey, et al. filed. (Distributed)Jun 16, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/18/2025.
Jun 23, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/26/2025.
Jun 30, 2025Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED, and case REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion)
Aug 1, 2025Judgment Issued.Recommended Citation: Goldey v. Fields, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/goldey-v-fields/