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7th Circuit Digest

Jan 22, 2018

Lease Agreement – Property

The central issue in this appeal is whether plaintiff Banco Panamericano has a better claim than the City of Peoria to the gas collection system and certain electrical infrastructure at the Peoria landfill.

Jan 22, 2018

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Fredrick Michael Baer murdered a young woman and her four‐year‐old daughter in their home.

Jan 22, 2018

Statuary Interpretation

The Laborers’ Pension Fund administers the pension fund for the Laborers’ International Union of North America.

Jan 22, 2018

Immigration – Removal

Petitioner Ray Fuller is in the final stages of removal proceedings in which the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking to have him sent back to his native Jamaica.

Jan 10, 2018

Disability Insurance Benefits – Expert Testimony

Ashley Gerstner challenges the denial of her application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income.

Jan 10, 2018

Due Process Violation – Time-barred

Clarence Easterling, a Wisconsin inmate, brought this action against correctional officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, contending that they violated his constitutional rights to due process of law and freedom of association by denying him visits with his daughter in 2004 and 2013.

Jan 10, 2018

Medical Malpractice – Negligence

In this appeal, John Lipsey seeks relief on behalf of his minor daughter J.L., for tragic injuries suffered by J.L. at birth.

Jan 10, 2018

Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure Violation – Rule 11

Cory Williams was charged with two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, 18 U.S.C. § 1952(a); one count of bank robbery, id. § 2113(a), (d); and three counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of those crimes, id. § 924(c).

Jan 10, 2018

ADA Violation

Yasas Rodrigo sued his employer, Carle Foundation Hospital (“Carle”), for violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (“Act”).

Jan 10, 2018

Preemption Claim

E.F. Transit, Inc., is a motor carrier licensed in the state of Indiana to transport beer, wine, and liquor.

Jan 2, 2018

1st Amendment Violation – Untimely Claim

James Owens, an Illinois prisoner, brought this lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that 43 prison employees and the Illinois Department of Corrections obstructed his access to courts in violation of the First Amendment.

Jan 2, 2018

Court Error – Expert Testimony

Margaret Cullinan appeals the denial of her application for Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.

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