7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Reasonable Use of Flash Bang Devices in High-Risk Searches

Date: Apr 16, 2003

Affirmation of Probable Cause Standards and Reasonable Use of Flash Bang Devices in High-Risk Searches Introduction The case of Raul Molina et al. v. Gary Cooper et al. presents a critical...

Subrogation Interest and Damage Recovery Under the Carmack Amendment: Insights from American National Fire Insurance Co. v. Yellow Freight Systems, Inc.

Date: Apr 11, 2003

Subrogation Interest and Damage Recovery Under the Carmack Amendment: Insights from American National Fire Insurance Co. v. Yellow Freight Systems, Inc. Introduction The case of American National...

Johnson v. Cambridge Industries: Reinforcing Burden-Shifting Framework for Race Discrimination and Retaliation under Title VII

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Johnson v. Cambridge Industries: Reinforcing Burden-Shifting Framework for Race Discrimination and Retaliation under Title VII Introduction The case of Daryl L. Johnson v. Cambridge Industries,...

Dismissal Standards Under FRCP Rules 37 and 41: Insights from Aura Lamp Lighting, Inc. v. International Trading Corporation

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Dismissal Standards Under FRCP Rules 37 and 41: Insights from Aura Lamp Lighting, Inc. v. International Trading Corporation Introduction The case of Aura Lamp Lighting, Inc. v. International Trading...

Intentional Seizure and Constitutional Rights in High-Speed Pursuits: Analysis of Bublitz v. Cottey

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Intentional Seizure and Constitutional Rights in High-Speed Pursuits: Analysis of Bublitz v. Cottey Introduction Bublitz v. Cottey, 327 F.3d 485 (7th Cir. 2003), is a pivotal case that examines the...

Narrow Tailoring of Supervised Release Conditions: Analysis of United States v. Holm

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Narrow Tailoring of Supervised Release Conditions: Analysis of United States v. Holm Introduction The case of United States v. Delbert R. Holm, decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Enhanced Standing under Medicaid, Rehabilitation Act, and ADA: Insights from Bruggeman v. Blagojevich

Date: Apr 8, 2003

Enhanced Standing under Medicaid, Rehabilitation Act, and ADA: Insights from Bruggeman v. Blagojevich Introduction In the landmark case Bruggeman v. Blagojevich, decided by the United States Court of...

Summary Judgment Upholds Employer’s Non-Discriminatory Termination in Adams v. Wal-Mart

Date: Apr 8, 2003

Summary Judgment Upholds Employer’s Non-Discriminatory Termination in Adams v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Introduction Brinda Adams v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is a significant appellate decision from the...

Cabrera v. Hinsley: Clarifying AEDPA Standards for Fourth Amendment Claims

Date: Apr 1, 2003

Cabrera v. Hinsley: Clarifying AEDPA Standards for Fourth Amendment Claims Introduction William G. Cabrera, petitioner-appellee, appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...

Inadequate Warning Claims Upheld: Ziliak v. AstraZeneca Sets New Precedent

Date: Apr 1, 2003

Inadequate Warning Claims Upheld: Ziliak v. AstraZeneca Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Kathleen Ziliak v. AstraZeneca LP and AstraZeneca AB serves as a pivotal examination of product...

Demand Futility in Derivative Suits: Insights from IN RE ABBOTT LABORATORIES Derivative Shareholders Litigation

Date: Mar 29, 2003

Demand Futility in Derivative Suits: Insights from IN RE ABBOTT LABORATORIES Derivative Shareholders Litigation Introduction The case of IN RE ABBOTT LABORATORIES Derivative Shareholders Litigation...

Public Disclosure and Original Source Requirements in Qui Tam Actions: Analysis of United States ex rel. Richard Feingold v. AdminaStar Federal

Date: Mar 28, 2003

Public Disclosure and Original Source Requirements in Qui Tam Actions: Analysis of United States ex rel. Richard Feingold v. AdminaStar Federal Introduction The case of United States ex rel. Richard...

Resonating the HECK v. HUMPHREY Precedent: Restrictions on Civil Recovery Claims for Property Seized During Criminal Proceedings

Date: Mar 26, 2003

Resonating the HECK v. HUMPHREY Precedent: Restrictions on Civil Recovery Claims for Property Seized During Criminal Proceedings Introduction Ralphael Okoro, a federal inmate, initiated a lawsuit...

Affirmation of Discriminatory Practices: Analyzing Good Shepherd Manor Foundation v. City of Momence

Date: Mar 25, 2003

Affirmation of Discriminatory Practices: Analyzing Good Shepherd Manor Foundation, Inc. v. City of Momence Introduction In the landmark case Good Shepherd Manor Foundation, Inc. v. City of Momence,...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Race Discrimination and Retaliation Claim: Cherry Haywood v. Lucent Technologies

Date: Mar 21, 2003

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Race Discrimination and Retaliation Claim: Cherry Haywood v. Lucent Technologies Introduction The case of Cherry Haywood v. Lucent Technologies, Incorporated...

Seventh Circuit Broadens FDCPA's 'Debt Collector' Definition in Schlosser v. Fairbanks

Date: Mar 21, 2003

Seventh Circuit Broadens FDCPA's 'Debt Collector' Definition in Schlosser v. Fairbanks Introduction In Schlosser v. Fairbanks Capital Corporation (323 F.3d 534, 7th Cir. 2003), the United States...

Establishing Grounds for Retaliation under Title VII: Insights from Lori David v. Caterpillar, Inc.

Date: Mar 18, 2003

Establishing Grounds for Retaliation under Title VII: Insights from Lori David v. Caterpillar, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case Lori David v. Caterpillar, Inc., 324 F.3d 851 (7th Cir. 2003),...

United Phosphorus v. Angus Chemical: FTAIA and the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the Sherman Act

Date: Mar 11, 2003

United Phosphorus v. Angus Chemical: FTAIA and the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the Sherman Act Introduction The case of United Phosphorus, Ltd. v. Angus Chemical Company, adjudicated by the United...

Attorney Incapacity Equated with Negligence: The Seventh Circuit's Ruling in Modrowski v. Mote

Date: Mar 11, 2003

Attorney Incapacity Equated with Negligence: The Seventh Circuit's Ruling in Modrowski v. Mote Introduction Modrowski v. Mote, 322 F.3d 965 (7th Cir. 2003), addresses a critical issue in federal...

Affirmation of Release: Impact of Covenant Not to Sue in Bankruptcy Settlements

Date: Mar 7, 2003

Affirmation of Release: Impact of Covenant Not to Sue in Bankruptcy Settlements Introduction The case of Daniel Hoseman, Trustee v. Sidney Weinschneider (322 F.3d 468) presents a pivotal moment in...