7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Extradition Procedures and Absolute Immunity: Tobey v. Chibucos & Stanton

Date: May 16, 2018

Extradition Procedures and Absolute Immunity: Tobey v. Chibucos & Stanton Introduction The case of Edward Tobey v. Brenda Chibucos and Mary Stanton (890 F.3d 634) adjudicated by the United States...

Collier v. SP Plus Corp.: Reinforcing Article III Standing for Federal Jurisdiction

Date: May 15, 2018

Collier v. SP Plus Corp.: Reinforcing Article III Standing for Federal Jurisdiction Introduction In Collier v. SP Plus Corporation, 889 F.3d 894 (7th Cir. 2018), the United States Court of Appeals...

State Law Constraints on Diversity Jurisdiction: Insights from Webb v. FINRA

Date: May 9, 2018

State Law Constraints on Diversity Jurisdiction: Insights from Webb v. FINRA Introduction The case of Nicholas Webb, et al. v. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA), adjudicated by...

Retaliation under FMLA and ADA: Analysis of Rasul Freelain v. Village of Oak Park

Date: May 1, 2018

Retaliation under FMLA and ADA: Analysis of Rasul Freelain v. Village of Oak Park Introduction Rasul Freelain v. Village of Oak Park and Dina Vardal is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States...

Mandatory Physical Presence under Federal Rule 43(a): Insights from United States v. Gregory Bethea

Date: Apr 27, 2018

Mandatory Physical Presence under Federal Rule 43(a): Insights from United States v. Gregory Bethea Introduction The case of United States of America v. Gregory Bethea (888 F.3d 864, 7th Cir. 2018)...

Federal Procedural Standards in Student Government Litigation: UWM Student Association v. Lovell

Date: Apr 26, 2018

Federal Procedural Standards in Student Government Litigation: UWM Student Association v. Lovell Introduction The case UWM Student Association, et al. v. Michael Lovell, et al., 888 F.3d 854 (7th...

Comprehensive Commentary on Stephens v. Berryhill: Evaluating Combined Impairments and Obesity in SSI Disability Determinations

Date: Apr 25, 2018

Evaluating Combined Impairments and Obesity in SSI Disability Determinations: Stephens v. Berryhill Introduction Stephens v. Berryhill, 888 F.3d 323 (7th Cir. 2018), is a notable appellate decision...

Lafayette Linear v. Village of University Park: Clarifying Due Process in Public Employment Terminations

Date: Apr 18, 2018

Affirmation of Limited Due Process in Public Employment Contracts: A Detailed Analysis of Lafayette Linear v. Village of University Park Introduction The case of Lafayette Linear v. Village of...

Seventh Circuit Reinforces Economic Loss Rule in Financial Institutions’ Data Breach Litigation

Date: Apr 12, 2018

Seventh Circuit Reinforces Economic Loss Rule in Financial Institutions’ Data Breach Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Community Bank of Trenton, et al. v. Schnuck Markets, Inc., the...

Haywood and Holt v. Massage Envy: Upholding Strict Standards for Consumer Fraud Claims under ICFA and MMPA

Date: Apr 11, 2018

Haywood and Holt v. Massage Envy: Upholding Strict Standards for Consumer Fraud Claims under ICFA and MMPA Introduction The case of Kathy Haywood and Lia Holt v. Massage Envy Franchising, LLC (887...

Improper Evaluation of Medical Evidence and Credibility Standards in Disability Claims: Akin v. Berryhill

Date: Apr 5, 2018

Improper Evaluation of Medical Evidence and Credibility Standards in Disability Claims: Akin v. Berryhill, 887 F.3d 314 (7th Cir. 2018) Introduction Akin v. Berryhill is a significant appellate...

Austin v. Walgreens: Establishing the Necessity of Demonstrable Knowledge in Premises Liability

Date: Mar 24, 2018

Austin v. Walgreens: Establishing the Necessity of Demonstrable Knowledge in Premises Liability Introduction In the case of Robin Austin v. Walgreen Company, decided by the United States Court of...

Skiba v. Illinois Central Railroad Company: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Age and National Origin Discrimination Claims

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Skiba v. Illinois Central Railroad Company: Affirmation of Summary Judgment on Age and National Origin Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Mark Skiba v. Illinois Central Railroad Company...

Seventh Circuit Affirms Indictment Sufficiency and Applies Rule of Lenity to Identity Theft Statutes

Date: Mar 6, 2018

Seventh Circuit Affirms Indictment Sufficiency and Applies Rule of Lenity to Identity Theft Statutes Introduction In the case of United States v. Ryan Miller, the United States Court of Appeals for...

Affirmation of Preliminary Injunction in Valencia v. City of Springfield: A New Precedent for Reasonable Accommodation in Zoning Laws

Date: Mar 2, 2018

Affirmation of Preliminary Injunction in Valencia v. City of Springfield: A New Precedent for Reasonable Accommodation in Zoning Laws Introduction Valencia v. City of Springfield is a landmark...

Affirmation of Reasonable Deadly Force by Off-Duty Officer in Imminent Threat Scenario: Horton v. Pobjecky

Date: Feb 28, 2018

Affirmation of Reasonable Deadly Force by Off-Duty Officer in Imminent Threat Scenario: Horton v. Pobjecky Introduction In the case of James Horton, as the Independent Administrator of the Estate of...

Enhanced Requirements for ALJ Evaluations in Social Security Disability Claims: Moreno v. Berryhill

Date: Feb 17, 2018

Enhanced Requirements for ALJ Evaluations in Social Security Disability Claims: Moreno v. Berryhill Introduction Alejandro Moreno v. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, 882 F.3d...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in §1983 Claims: Insights from Wilborn v. Ealey

Date: Feb 8, 2018

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in §1983 Claims: Insights from Wilborn v. Ealey Introduction The case of Joseph Wilborn v. Da (881 F.3d 998) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals...

Adequacy of Administrative Remedies: Seventh Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in Davis v. Mason and Thrasher

Date: Feb 7, 2018

Adequacy of Administrative Remedies: Seventh Circuit Vacates Summary Judgment in Davis v. Mason and Thrasher Introduction In Terry Davis v. David Mason and Blake Thrasher, 881 F.3d 982 (7th Cir....

Reasonable Accommodations and Competitive Integrity: Analyzing Holzmueller v. Illinois High School Association

Date: Feb 3, 2018

Reasonable Accommodations and Competitive Integrity: Analyzing Holzmueller v. Illinois High School Association Introduction The case of Holzmueller v. Illinois High School Association (IHSA)...