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7th Circuit Digest

Jan 24, 2022

Statutory Interpretation – FTCA – Expert Testimony

Louis Vargas received extensive medical care from the Veterans Administration.

Jan 24, 2022

Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement

Believing that Carissa Sammons had stolen some of his girlfriend’s jewelry, Michael Price called the house in Indianapolis where Sammons was staying and announced that he was coming to get the jewelry back—by force, if necessary.

Jan 17, 2022

Due Process Violation

A jury convicted Danny Wilber of murder in Wisconsin state court, and he was sentenced to a life term in prison.

Jan 17, 2022

Immigration – Removal Proceedings

In March 2017, the Department of Homeland Security commenced removal proceedings against Yves Mabuneza.

Jan 17, 2022

Frivolous Appeal and Attorney Fees

Melvin Reed applied for a job at Planet Fitness of Milwaukee.

Jan 17, 2022

Immigration – Removal Proceedings

Jose Edin Pineda-Teruel illegally entered the United States in 2007.

Jan 17, 2022

Prisoner – ADA and Rehabilitation Act Violation

Damon Turnage contends that on September 21, 2016, he fell from an upper bunk at Cook County Jail and suffered a broken ankle plus other injuries.

Jan 17, 2022

Sufficiency of Evidence

Carl P. Palladinetti participated in a scheme to defraud lenders into facilitating certain real estate transactions.

Dec 7, 2021

Summary Judgment – Jurisdiction

William White sued several federal agencies under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, challenging the pace at which the agencies released responsive records and their alleged failure to reveal other records.

Dec 7, 2021

Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancements

Christian Lovies, wielding a gun, stole Emily Butler’s car as she was filling it with gasoline.

Dec 5, 2021

Warrantless Search & Seizure – Suppression of Evidence

Henry Wood was arrested for violating his parole. Midway through the arrest, parole agents found methamphetamine hidden underneath the back cover of his cellphone.

Dec 5, 2021

Sovereign Immunity

This appeal is another chapter in concurrent federal and state litigation challenging the construction of a $500 million, 100-mile power line in southwestern Wisconsin.

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