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Abuse of Discretion – Post-judgment Motion Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//August 10, 2020//

Abuse of Discretion – Post-judgment Motion Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//August 10, 2020//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Aishef Shaffer v. Jacqueline Lashbrook, et al.,

Case No.: 19-1372

Officials: KANNE, SYKES, and BRENNAN, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Post-judgment Motion Denied

Aishef Shaffer, while an Illinois state inmate, sued prison officials for alleged violations of his constitutional rights. But when he was released on parole, he did not notify the court of his new address or respond to the defendants’ motions or discovery requests. And after more than seven months of silence from Shaffer, the district court dismissed his case for failure to prosecute.

When Shaffer returned to prison a month later, he renewed his interest in his lawsuit and moved unsuccessfully to reopen the case. He now appeals the district court’s denial of his post-judgment motion. Because the court acted within its discretion in denying the motion, we affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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