7th Circuit Case Commentaries

Reinforcement of Qualified Immunity and Consent Doctrine in Fourth Amendment §1983 Claims: Wonsey v. City of Chicago

Date: Oct 16, 2019

Reinforcement of Qualified Immunity and Consent Doctrine in Fourth Amendment §1983 Claims: Wonsey v. City of Chicago Introduction Antoinette Wonsey, the plaintiff-appellant, is a Chicago homeowner...

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Healthcare: Insights from Walker v. Wexford Health Sources

Date: Oct 16, 2019

Deliberate Indifference in Prison Healthcare: Insights from Walker v. Wexford Health Sources Introduction The case of George Walker v. Wexford Health Sources, Inc., adjudicated by the United States...

Clarifying Predicate Felony Drug Offenses and Sentencing Enhancements: Insights from United States v. De La Torre et al. (940 F.3d 938)

Date: Oct 11, 2019

Clarifying Predicate Felony Drug Offenses and Sentencing Enhancements: Insights from United States v. Reynold De La Torre et al. (940 F.3d 938) Introduction The case of United States of America v....

Age Discrimination and Retaliation: Insights from McDaniel v. Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc.

Date: Oct 10, 2019

Age Discrimination and Retaliation: Insights from McDaniel v. Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc. Introduction David McDaniel, a seasoned employee at Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc., filed a lawsuit...

Affirmed Statute of Limitations Enforcement in Civil Rights Litigation: Vergara v. City of Chicago

Date: Oct 1, 2019

Affirmed Statute of Limitations Enforcement in Civil Rights Litigation: Vergara v. City of Chicago Introduction The case of John Vergara, et al. v. City of Chicago, et al., decided by the United...

Camm v. Faith et al.: Establishing Standards for Wrongful Arrest and Brady Violations under §1983

Date: Sep 11, 2019

Camm v. Faith et al.: Establishing Standards for Wrongful Arrest and Brady Violations under §1983 Introduction The case of David R. Camm v. Stanley O. Faith, et al. presents a compelling narrative of...

Chazen v. Marske: Redefining Violent Felony Predicates under the Armed Career Criminal Act

Date: Sep 10, 2019

Chazen v. Marske: Redefining Violent Felony Predicates under the Armed Career Criminal Act Introduction The case of Todd R. Chazen v. Matthew Marske (938 F.3d 851) adjudicated by the United States...

Professional Judgment and State-Created Danger in §1983 Claims: Johnson v. Rimmer

Date: Aug 31, 2019

Professional Judgment and State-Created Danger in §1983 Claims: Johnson v. Rimmer Introduction Johnson v. Rimmer, 936 F.3d 695 (7th Cir. 2019), is a significant appellate court decision addressing...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Title VII Claims: Insights from Chaidez v. Ford Motor Company

Date: Aug 29, 2019

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Title VII Claims: Insights from Chaidez v. Ford Motor Company Introduction Chaidez v. Ford Motor Company, 937 F.3d 998 (7th Cir. 2019), addresses critical...

Preclusive Effect of State Findings in Federal Excessive-Force Claims: Green v. Junious

Date: Aug 29, 2019

Preclusive Effect of State Findings in Federal Excessive-Force Claims: Green v. Junious Introduction Dallas Green v. Cory Junious, et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United States Court of...

Lockett v. Bonson and Edge: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Eighth Amendment Medical Care Case

Date: Aug 29, 2019

Lockett v. Bonson and Edge: Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Eighth Amendment Medical Care Case Introduction Jeremy Lockett, an inmate at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF), initiated a...

Reinforcing PLRA's Strict Exhaustion Requirement and Objective Reasonableness in Medical Care: Williams v. Ortiz

Date: Aug 27, 2019

Reinforcing PLRA's Strict Exhaustion Requirement and Objective Reasonableness in Medical Care: Williams v. Ortiz, 937 F.3d 936 Introduction Williams v. Ortiz, 937 F.3d 936 (7th Cir. 2019), is a...

Conspiracy to Defraud the FDA and Violate Firearm Regulations: United States v. Kelerchian

Date: Aug 23, 2019

Conspiracy to Defraud the FDA and Violate Firearm Regulations: United States v. Kelerchian Introduction The case of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. VAHAN KELERCHIAN (937 F.3d 895) serves as a significant...

Affirmation of Fraud and Smuggling under 'Buy American' Provisions: United States v. Heon Seok Lee

Date: Aug 22, 2019

Affirmation of Fraud and Smuggling under 'Buy American' Provisions: United States v. Heon Seok Lee Introduction United States v. Heon Seok Lee is a significant case adjudicated by the United States...

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Smith v. Illinois Department of Transportation: Reinforcement of Title VII Standards

Date: Aug 22, 2019

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Smith v. Illinois Department of Transportation: Reinforcement of Title VII Standards Introduction In TERRY L. SMITH v. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 936...

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Drug Premises Enhancement in United States v. Hopper; Resentencing Due to Offense Level Miscalculation

Date: Aug 21, 2019

Affirmation of Conspiracy Conviction and Drug Premises Enhancement in United States v. Hopper; Resentencing Due to Offense Level Miscalculation Introduction In the case of United States of America v....

New Precedent on Safe Harbor and Fraud Particularity under Illinois Consumer Fraud Act: Vanzant v. Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Date: Aug 21, 2019

New Precedent on Safe Harbor and Fraud Particularity under Illinois Consumer Fraud Act: Vanzant v. Hill’s Pet Nutrition Introduction The case of Holly B. Vanzant and Dana Land v. Hill’s Pet...

Qualified Immunity Upholds Eighth Amendment Protections in Denial of Sex-Reassignment Surgery for Transgender Inmate

Date: Aug 20, 2019

Qualified Immunity Upholds Eighth Amendment Protections in Denial of Sex-Reassignment Surgery for Transgender Inmate Introduction In the landmark case of Mark A. Campbell v. Kevin Kallas et al.,...

Affirmation of Institutional Discretion in Title IX Proceedings: Doe v. Columbia College Chicago

Date: Aug 14, 2019

Affirmation of Institutional Discretion in Title IX Proceedings: Doe v. Columbia College Chicago Introduction The case of John Doe v. Columbia College Chicago (933 F.3d 849) addresses critical issues...

Affirmation of Due Process Violations in Tapanga HardeMan v. Sheriff Mark Curran

Date: Aug 13, 2019

Affirmation of Due Process Violations in Tapanga HardeMan v. Sheriff Mark Curran Introduction Tapanga HardeMan, et al. v. Sheriff Mark Curran, et al. (933 F.3d 816) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...