7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Honest Mistakes Do Not Constitute Bad Faith in Insurance Claims: Blue v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co.

Date: Oct 19, 2012

Honest Mistakes Do Not Constitute Bad Faith in Insurance Claims: Blue v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. Introduction Blue v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Co. is a significant case...

Reinforcing Causation Standards in Age and Disability Discrimination Claims: Fleishman v. Continental Casualty

Date: Oct 19, 2012

Reinforcing Causation Standards in Age and Disability Discrimination Claims: Fleishman v. Continental Casualty Introduction The case of Howard Fleishman v. Continental Casualty Company addresses...

Affirmation of Fear of Crime Exemption under Illinois Eavesdropping Statute in Carroll v. Merrill Lynch

Date: Oct 17, 2012

Affirmation of Fear of Crime Exemption under Illinois Eavesdropping Statute in Carroll v. Merrill Lynch Introduction The case of Mary Carroll v. Merrill Lynch, Jim Kelliher, and Pat Kelliher...

Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute in Whistleblower Claims: Insights from McInnis v. Duncan

Date: Oct 13, 2012

Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute in Whistleblower Claims: Insights from McInnis v. Duncan Introduction McInnis v. Duncan, 697 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2012), is a pivotal case addressing the procedural...

Inadequate Consideration of Range of Motion Evidence in Social Security Disability Determinations: Kastner v. Astrue

Date: Oct 11, 2012

Inadequate Consideration of Range of Motion Evidence in Social Security Disability Determinations: Kastner v. Astrue Introduction In the landmark case of Kastner v. Astrue, the United States Court of...

Sovereign Immunity in §1983 Prisoner Claims: An Analysis of Calvin Thomas v. Illinois

Date: Sep 28, 2012

Sovereign Immunity in §1983 Prisoner Claims: An Analysis of Calvin Thomas v. Illinois Introduction Calvin Thomas v. State of Illinois and Illinois Department of Corrections, 697 F.3d 612 (7th Cir....

Affirmation of Reasonable Accommodation and Causation in Retaliation: Insights from Hoppe v. Lewis University

Date: Sep 25, 2012

Affirmation of Reasonable Accommodation and Causation in Retaliation: Insights from Hoppe v. Lewis University 1. Introduction Elizabeth Hoppe v. Lewis University is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Defining Debt Collectors under the Wisconsin Consumer Act: Insights from Parent v. Home Depot

Date: Sep 25, 2012

Defining Debt Collectors under the Wisconsin Consumer Act: Insights from Parent v. Home Depot Introduction In Parent v. Home Depot U.S.A., Incorporated, 694 F.3d 919 (7th Cir. 2012), the United...

Affirming Strict Standing Requirements in Insurance Disputes: G & S Holdings LLC v. Continental Casualty Company

Date: Sep 21, 2012

Affirming Strict Standing Requirements in Insurance Disputes: G & S Holdings LLC v. Continental Casualty Company Introduction The case of G & S Holdings LLC, et al. v. Continental Casualty Company...

Naficy v. Illinois Department of Human Services: Affirming Federal Standards for Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Naficy v. Illinois Department of Human Services: Affirming Federal Standards for Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Introduction In the case of Hamida H. Naficy v. Illinois Department...

Affirmation of §703(h) Protection for Production-Based Compensation Systems in Employment Discrimination Cases

Date: Sep 12, 2012

Affirmation of §703(h) Protection for Production-Based Compensation Systems in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of George McReynolds, et al. v. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., et al....

Affirmation of Campaign Finance Disclosure Laws: Center for Individual Freedom v. Lisa Madigan

Date: Sep 11, 2012

Affirmation of Campaign Finance Disclosure Laws: Center for Individual Freedom v. Lisa Madigan Introduction Center for Individual Freedom v. Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of the State of Illinois,...

Affirmation of Filus v. Astrue: Reaffirming Standards for Social Security Disability Determinations

Date: Sep 8, 2012

Affirmation of Filus v. Astrue: Reaffirming Standards for Social Security Disability Determinations Introduction The case of Robert S. Filus v. Michael J. Astrue, decided by the United States Court...

Reassignment Under the ADA: Overruling Humiston–Keeling in EEOC v. United Airlines

Date: Sep 8, 2012

Reassignment Under the ADA: Overruling Humiston–Keeling in EEOC v. United Airlines Introduction The case Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. United Airlines, Inc., 693 F.3d 760 (7th...

Affidavit Integrity in No-Knock Warrants: The Betker v. Gomez Precedent

Date: Sep 6, 2012

Affidavit Integrity in No-Knock Warrants: The Betker v. Gomez Precedent Introduction Betker v. Gomez, 692 F.3d 854 (7th Cir. 2012), is a pivotal case that underscores the critical importance of...

Enhanced Standards for Juror Impartiality and Evidence Authentication in Excessive Force Claims

Date: Sep 5, 2012

Enhanced Standards for Juror Impartiality and Evidence Authentication in Excessive Force Claims Introduction In the case of Shaquille Griffin v. Richard Bell (694 F.3d 817), the United States Court...

Reaffirming University Discretion in Student Dismissals: Limitations of Due Process and Equal Protection Claims in Park v. Indiana University School of Dentistry

Date: Aug 31, 2012

Reaffirming University Discretion in Student Dismissals: Limitations of Due Process and Equal Protection Claims in Park v. Indiana University School of Dentistry Introduction In the case of Sung Park...

Interpreting 'Frivolous' Motions under 730 ILCS 5/3–6–3(d): Insights from Eichwedel v. Chandler

Date: Aug 30, 2012

Interpreting 'Frivolous' Motions under 730 ILCS 5/3–6–3(d): Insights from Eichwedel v. Chandler Introduction Paul N. Eichwedel v. Nedra Chandler is a significant case adjudicated by the United States...

Reversal of Disability Benefits Denial: Emphasis on Consideration of New and Material Evidence

Date: Aug 29, 2012

Reversal of Disability Benefits Denial: Emphasis on Consideration of New and Material Evidence Introduction In the landmark case of Farrell v. Astrue, 692 F.3d 767 (7th Cir. 2012), the United States...

Feldman v. Olin Corporation: Establishing ADA Reasonable Accommodation Standards for Shift Work Restrictions

Date: Aug 28, 2012

Feldman v. Olin Corporation: Establishing ADA Reasonable Accommodation Standards for Shift Work Restrictions Introduction Feldman v. Olin Corporation is a significant case decided by the United...