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Case Digests

Aug 22, 2016

Suppression of Evidence – Sufficiency of Evidence

Appellant raises immaterial arguments against instillation of hidden cameras – evidence provided is more than sufficient to support convictions.

Aug 22, 2016

Wage Garnishment

Wage garnishment actions are not legal actions on a debt against the consumer

Aug 22, 2016

Right to Testify

Appellant failed to show he was harmed by not having live patient testimony

Aug 22, 2016

Removal

Application for withholding of removal denied based on ALJ disbelief that appellant was bisexual.

Aug 22, 2016

Retaliation

NLRB had reasonable basis to hold that employer improperly retaliated against employees to protesting low wages.

Aug 22, 2016

Sentence Enhancement

Appellant did not meet requirements for upward adjustment in sentencing guidelines

Aug 22, 2016

Indemnification

Insurance company not required to indemnify respondents

Aug 22, 2016

Defaulted Claims

Appellant did not procedurally default his claim

Aug 22, 2016

Right to Counsel

Appellant waived right to counsel after going through numerous attorneys

Aug 22, 2016

Sentencing Hearing

Court is uncertain as to the soundness of appellant sentencing hearing

Aug 22, 2016

Sentencing

District judge did not adequately justify sentence imposed on appellant

Aug 19, 2016

Weekly Case Digests — Aug. 15–19, 2016

7th Circuit Digests 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: American Family Mutual Insurance Company v. David Williams, et al Case No.: 15-3400 Officials: WOOD, Chief Judge, and SYKES and HAMILTON, Circuit Judges. Focus: Medical Expenses – Insurance Coverage – Duty to Defend Insurer owes a duty to defend insured from injuries caused by dog. […]

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