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Title VII Violation – Religious Accommodations
Mohammed Mahran, an Egyptian Muslim, sued Advocate Christ Medical Center, his former employer, raising claims of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”).
6th Amendment Violation – Right to Fair Trial
Manuela Chavez and her aunt owned a clothing store on the south side of Chicago where they sold socks and t-shirts out of the front and kilogram quantities of heroin and cocaine out of the back.
Attorney Fees
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is one of several federal statutes that allows a prevailing party to shift its attorneys’ fees to its adversary.
FDCPA – Subject-matter Jurisdiction
This case presents a problem that has become familiar to our circuit: alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that have not caused the plaintiff any concrete harm.
Abuse of Discretion – Damages
This case arose from the fraudulent financing of purchases of four properties in Chicago back in 2006.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
For his role in a gang shooting, a jury convicted Jonathon Adeyanju of attempted homicide and endangering safety by use of a firearm.
6th Amendment Violation – Confrontation Clause
Selina Schutt, her three young children, and her boyfriend, Jamayl Wash, were driving into her apartment complex in Fort Wayne, Indiana, when shots rang out.
Negligent Procurement and Breach-of-Contract
Dr. Chad Mathis served as an orthopedic surgeon in Alabama. He had a disability-insurance policy issued by Standard Insurance.
Weekly Case Digests – October 25, 2021 – October 29, 2021
Weekly Case Digests – October 25, 2021 - October 29, 2021
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
James Carroll appeals a judgment of conviction and an order of the circuit court for Jefferson County denying his motions for postconviction relief.
Standing to Sue
Lake Arrowhead Association, a homeowners’ association, commenced this small claims action seeking a money judgment for unpaid assessments and associated charges allegedly owed by Opal Straub on property in the Association.
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WLJ People
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