If I'm recalling it correctly, he said something about it being legal search based on probable cause, and that the cops aren't liable for damage done during a search.

I doubt this ruling will change anything, because his rights weren't violated according to the law. I shared it because cops can do a lot of damage based off of a hunch, and there isn't much you can do about it if they don't blatantly violate your rights while doing so.

Most of these statements are inaccurate in almost all states.

Most department have a clerk that specifically handles these types of claims.

Unless there is a bunch of other details around the arrest, would probably be worth the time to file a claim.