7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reasonableness of Police Tactics in Search Warrant Execution: United States v. Kip R. Jones

Date: May 27, 2000

Reasonableness of Police Tactics in Search Warrant Execution: United States v. Kip R. Jones Introduction In the case of United States of America v. Kip R. Jones, the United States Court of Appeals...

Strict Limits on Rule 60(b) Motions for Appellate Relief: Insights from Cephus Bell v. Eastman Kodak Company

Date: May 26, 2000

Strict Limits on Rule 60(b) Motions for Appellate Relief: Insights from Cephus Bell v. Eastman Kodak Company Introduction The case of Cephus Bell v. Eastman Kodak Company, decided by the United...

Economic Loss Doctrine in Intentional Misrepresentation: Home Valu, Inc. v. Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc.

Date: May 25, 2000

Economic Loss Doctrine in Intentional Misrepresentation: Home Valu, Inc. v. Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware, Inc. Introduction The case of Home Valu, Inc. v. Pep Boys Manny, Moe & Jack of...

SSA's Due Diligence in Selecting Representative Payees: Insights from Cannon v. Apfel

Date: May 25, 2000

SSA's Due Diligence in Selecting Representative Payees: Insights from Cannon v. Apfel Introduction The case of Gloria Cannon v. Kenneth S. Apfel (213 F.3d 970) adjudicated by the United States Court...

Non-Reliance Clauses Preclude Claims of Fraud Based on Prior Oral Statements: Rissman v. Rissman

Date: May 24, 2000

Non-Reliance Clauses Preclude Claims of Fraud Based on Prior Oral Statements: Rissman v. Rissman Introduction Rissman v. Rissman, 213 F.3d 381 (7th Cir. 2000), is a pivotal case that reaffirms the...

Statute of Limitations and Equitable Defenses in Employment Discrimination: Jackson v. Rockford Housing Authority

Date: May 24, 2000

Statute of Limitations and Equitable Defenses in Employment Discrimination: Jackson v. Rockford Housing Authority Introduction James F. Jackson, an African-American employee of the Rockford Housing...

Affirmation of Compensatory Damages in ADA Accommodation Case: Gile v. United Airlines

Date: May 23, 2000

Affirmation of Compensatory Damages in ADA Accommodation Case: Gile v. United Airlines Case Title: Cheryl A. Gile, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. United Airlines, Inc., Defendant-Appellant. Court: United...

Comprehensive Commentary on In Re Rimsat, Limited: Establishing Standards for Sanctions in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Date: May 19, 2000

Comprehensive Commentary on In Re Rimsat, Limited: Establishing Standards for Sanctions in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of In Re Rimsat, Limited, Debtor, Kauthar Sdn Bhd, et al. (212...

Constructive Trusts and ERISA Reimbursement: Insights from Wal-Mart Stores v. Denise Wells

Date: May 18, 2000

Constructive Trusts and ERISA Reimbursement: Insights from Wal-Mart Stores v. Denise Wells Introduction The case of Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated Associates' Health and Welfare Plan; and...

Municipal Liability and Individual Officer Accountability in Treece v. Hochstetler

Date: May 18, 2000

Municipal Liability and Individual Officer Accountability in Treece v. Hochstetler and City of Naperville Introduction The case of Naomi Treece v. Steven Hochstetler and City of Naperville (213 F.3d...

Exclusion of Psychopathy in Intra-Prison Programs Under the Rehabilitation Act: Stanley v. Litscher

Date: May 17, 2000

Exclusion of Psychopathy in Intra-Prison Programs Under the Rehabilitation Act: Stanley v. Litscher Introduction Hershel R. Stanley v. Jon E. Litischer, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of...

Affirmation of ERISA’s Nationwide Service for Establishing Personal Jurisdiction in Pension Fund Litigation

Date: May 17, 2000

Affirmation of ERISA’s Nationwide Service for Establishing Personal Jurisdiction in Pension Fund Litigation Introduction In the landmark case Board of Trustees, Sheet Metal Workers' National Pension...

Anniversary Method for AEDPA §2255 Limitation Period Established in United States v. Marcello and Zizzo

Date: May 16, 2000

Anniversary Method for AEDPA §2255 Limitation Period Established in United States v. Marcello and Zizzo Introduction The case of United States of America v. James Marcello and Anthony Zizzo, 212 F.3d...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Under ADA: Analysis of Bay v. Cassens Transport Co.

Date: May 12, 2000

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Under ADA: Analysis of Bay v. Cassens Transport Company Introduction In the landmark decision Bay v. Cassens Transport Company, the United States Court of...

Mandatory Pre-Dismissal Warnings in Failure to Prosecute Cases: Insights from Kruger v. Apfel

Date: May 11, 2000

Mandatory Pre-Dismissal Warnings in Failure to Prosecute Cases: Insights from Kruger v. Apfel Introduction The case of Charles Kruger v. Kenneth S. Apfel (214 F.3d 784) serves as a pivotal precedent...

Employment Termination and First Amendment Rights: The Greer v. Amesqua Decision

Date: May 10, 2000

Employment Termination and First Amendment Rights: The Greer v. Amesqua Decision Introduction The case of Ronnie B. Greer versus Debra H. Amesqua and others, adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Clarifying Personal Liability of Debt Collection Company Officers Under FDCPA: Pettit v. Retrieval Masters

Date: May 10, 2000

Clarifying Personal Liability of Debt Collection Company Officers Under FDCPA: Pettit v. Retrieval Masters Introduction The case Pettit v. Retrieval Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc. involves Lori...

Enforceability of Post-Conviction Relief Waivers in Plea Agreements: Mason v. United States

Date: May 9, 2000

Enforceability of Post-Conviction Relief Waivers in Plea Agreements: Thomas Mason v. United States Introduction The case of Thomas Mason v. United States (211 F.3d 1065) addresses the enforceability...

Defining Requirements Contracts under Illinois Law: Brooklyn Bagel Boys v. Earthgrains

Date: May 9, 2000

Defining Requirements Contracts under Illinois Law: Brooklyn Bagel Boys, Inc. v. Earthgrains Refrigerated Dough Products, Inc. Introduction The case of Brooklyn Bagel Boys, Inc. versus Earthgrains...

Timely Objections and Waiver of Ambiguity in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The In Re: Diana Lynn Harvey Ruling

Date: May 3, 2000

Timely Objections and Waiver of Ambiguity in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The In Re: Diana Lynn Harvey Ruling Introduction The case of In Re: Diana Lynn Harvey, Debtor-Appellant, decided by the United...