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Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin Fowler

Date: 07-11-2025

Case Number: 21-CV-553

Judge: Jseph Dawson, III

Court: United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Richland County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Bakari Sellers and Amy Willbanks

Defendant's Attorney: Stephanie Burton

Description:
Columbia, South Carolina personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on South Carolina Tort Claims Act and 42 USC 1983 civil rights violation theories



The state case was tried to a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of the defense. As a result, the defendants in the federal action moved for summary judgment based on res judicata.
Outcome:
Motion for summary judgment granted.



Affirmed.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin F...?

The outcome was: Motion for summary judgment granted. Affirmed.

Which court heard Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin F...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Richland County), SC. The presiding judge was Jseph Dawson, III.

Who were the attorneys in Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin F...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Bakari Sellers and Amy Willbanks. Defendant's attorney: Stephanie Burton.

When was Stephon Lekeith Hopskins v. Jacob A. Walters and Austin F... decided?

This case was decided on July 11, 2025.