7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Deliberate Indifference and Excessive Force: Insights from Chapman v. Keltner et al.

Date: Feb 22, 2001

Deliberate Indifference and Excessive Force: Insights from Chapman v. Keltner et al. Introduction The case of Vickie R. Chapman, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Howard Keltner, Yoshida Williams, and DuPage...

Affirmation of Defamation Dismissal in Wilkow v. Forbes: Implications for Defamation Law in Bankruptcy Reporting

Date: Feb 21, 2001

Affirmation of Defamation Dismissal in Wilkow v. Forbes: Implications for Defamation Law in Bankruptcy Reporting Introduction The case of Marc R. Wilkow v. Forbes, Inc. adjudicated by the United...

Obstruction of Justice Enhancement for Perjury: Analysis of United States v. White, 7th Cir.

Date: Feb 17, 2001

Obstruction of Justice Enhancement for Perjury: Analysis of United States v. White, 7th Cir. Introduction United States of America v. Johnnie L. White, 240 F.3d 656 (7th Cir. 2001), is a significant...

Westmoreland v. United States: Confrontation Clause and Apprendi Principles in Drug Conspiracy Sentencing

Date: Feb 16, 2001

Westmoreland v. United States: Confrontation Clause and Apprendi Principles in Drug Conspiracy Sentencing Introduction The case of United States of America v. Guy J. Westmoreland (240 F.3d 618) was...

Clarifying Title VII Retaliation Claims: Insights from Oest v. Illinois Department of Corrections

Date: Feb 15, 2001

Clarifying Title VII Retaliation Claims: Insights from Oest v. Illinois Department of Corrections Introduction The case Faye M. Oest v. Illinois Department of Corrections, adjudicated by the United...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Priebe v. Autobarn: Implications for Used Car Warranty and Consumer Fraud Claims

Date: Feb 15, 2001

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Priebe v. Autobarn: Implications for Used Car Warranty and Consumer Fraud Claims Introduction In the case of Paul Priebe v. Autobarn, Limited, the United States...

Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge as a Discovery Sanction: In re Golant Explained

Date: Feb 13, 2001

Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge as a Discovery Sanction: In re Golant Explained Introduction The case of In re Joseph H. Golant (239 F.3d 931) adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

No Private Right of Action for Reaffirmation Agreement Violations under Bankruptcy Code §524(c): Insights from Cox v. Zale Delaware

Date: Feb 9, 2001

No Private Right of Action for Reaffirmation Agreement Violations under Bankruptcy Code §524(c): Insights from Cox v. Zale Delaware Introduction Cox v. Zale Delaware, Inc. is a pivotal case decided...

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Statute of Limitations for False Arrest Claims under §1983

Date: Feb 8, 2001

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Statute of Limitations for False Arrest Claims under §1983 Introduction In the landmark case of Bill R. Snodderly, Kathy Snodderly, and Derick Snodderly, a minor,...

Expanding the Boundaries of Automatic Stay Enforcement: Aiello v. Providian Financial Corp.

Date: Feb 7, 2001

Expanding the Boundaries of Automatic Stay Enforcement: Aiello v. Providian Financial Corp. Introduction In Laura Anne Aiello v. Providian Financial Corp., 239 F.3d 876 (7th Cir. 2001), the United...

Bruso v. United Airlines: Establishing Precedents on Punitive Damages and Equitable Relief under Title VII

Date: Feb 3, 2001

Bruso v. United Airlines: Establishing Precedents on Punitive Damages and Equitable Relief under Title VII Introduction In Bruso v. United Airlines, Inc. (239 F.3d 848, 7th Cir. 2001), the United...

United States v. Huerta: Upholding Voluntary Confessions and Miranda Waiver Integrity

Date: Feb 3, 2001

United States v. Huerta: Upholding Voluntary Confessions and Miranda Waiver Integrity Introduction United States v. Elizabeth Huerta, 239 F.3d 865 (7th Cir. 2001), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Procedural Default of First Amendment Objections in Evidence Admission: The Dressler v. McCaughtry Decision

Date: Feb 2, 2001

Procedural Default of First Amendment Objections in Evidence Admission: The Dressler v. McCaughtry Decision Introduction The case of Joachim E. Dressler v. Gary R. McCaughtry (238 F.3d 908, United...

Redefining Disability Under the ADA: Insights from Amadio v. Ford Motor Company

Date: Feb 2, 2001

Redefining Disability Under the ADA: Insights from Amadio v. Ford Motor Company Introduction The case Thomas Amadio v. Ford Motor Company, adjudicated by the United States Court of Appeals for the...

Establishing the Sliding Scale Approach in Trademark Infringement: Ty, Inc. v. The Jones Group, Inc.

Date: Jan 24, 2001

Establishing the Sliding Scale Approach in Trademark Infringement: Ty, Inc. v. The Jones Group, Inc. Introduction The case of Ty, Inc. v. The Jones Group, Inc., adjudicated by the United States Court...

Stacked Disciplinary Sanctions and the Eighth Amendment: Pearson v. Ramos Analysis

Date: Jan 23, 2001

Stacked Disciplinary Sanctions and the Eighth Amendment: Pearson v. Ramos Analysis Introduction Alex Pearson, a state prisoner, initiated a lawsuit against Anthony Ramos, the superintendent of the...

Reasonable Accommodation Requires Vacant Position: Seventh Circuit Upholds USPS's Summary Judgment in Ozlowski v. Henderson

Date: Jan 18, 2001

Reasonable Accommodation Requires Vacant Position: Seventh Circuit Upholds USPS's Summary Judgment in Ozlowski v. Henderson Introduction In the case of Arthur Ozlowski v. William J. Henderson,...

Schoenfeld v. Apfel: Reaffirming the Burden of Proof in Paternity Presumptions for Social Security Benefits

Date: Jan 12, 2001

Schoenfeld v. Apfel: Reaffirming the Burden of Proof in Paternity Presumptions for Social Security Benefits Introduction The case of Sheryl Smith Schoenfeld v. Kenneth S. Apfel, adjudicated by the...

Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Reinforced: Manley v. City of Chicago

Date: Jan 6, 2001

Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Reinforced: Manley v. City of Chicago Introduction The case of John J. Manley v. City of Chicago adjudicated in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on...

Voluntariness of Noncustodial Statements and Sentencing Enhancement for Sophisticated Concealment in Kontny v. United States

Date: Jan 5, 2001

Voluntariness of Noncustodial Statements and Sentencing Enhancement for Sophisticated Concealment in Kontny v. United States Introduction United States of America v. Kenneth P. Kontny and Joann L....