Court issues opinion in Brandon Price v. Memphis Police Department and others

Brandon Price sued the Memphis Police Department and other defendants, alleging violations related to his treatment during police encounters. The case remains active, but the court has not yet assigned a judge or set a formal docket number.

The complaint centers on claims that the police department and individual officers violated Price's constitutional rights, likely involving excessive force or unlawful detention. The court issued a written opinion on May 12, 2026, signaling some movement in the case, though the details of the opinion have not been publicly disclosed.

Without a judge assigned, the case is in an early procedural stage, but the opinion suggests the court has addressed at least one substantive or procedural issue. The lack of a docket number and limited public filings make it difficult to assess the full scope of the claims or defenses at this time.

The case will likely proceed through discovery once a judge takes over and sets a schedule. The involvement of the Memphis Police Department indicates potential civil rights claims under Section 1983 or related statutes. The outcome could affect local law enforcement practices if the claims advance beyond preliminary motions.