Kimberly Diane Settle, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Jacob Joseph Settle, Sr. v. Collier

Jacob Settle Sr.'s estate asks whether an appeals court may uphold deadly force by relying on predicted risks not supported by the evidence. It also challenges whether appellate judges may re-weigh disputed evidence in an excessive-force case.

The case has not been scheduled for oral argument. The petition asks the Court to review the Eleventh Circuit's approach to disputed evidence and deadly-force claims.

The case could affect people who bring excessive-force claims after a deadly encounter and officials seeking qualified immunity (protection from damages lawsuits). It concerns how closely appellate courts must stick to evidence when facts are disputed.

The next public milestone is an oral-argument date or another scheduling action from the Court. No decision window is available yet.

The case asks how appellate courts must handle disputed evidence in deadly-force and excessive-force cases. It also concerns qualified immunity for officials.

People bringing excessive-force claims could be affected, along with government officials seeking qualified immunity. The case could shape how disputed facts are treated on appeal.

The Court may take another scheduling step or set oral argument. No decision timing has been announced.