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7th Circuit Digest

Dec 2, 2019

Statutory Interpretation – Americans with Disabilities Act

Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad Company refused to hire Ronald Shell solely because it believed his obesity presented an unacceptably high risk that he would develop certain medical conditions that would suddenly incapacitate him on the job.

Dec 2, 2019

Court Error – Abuse of Discretion

We previously vacated the entry of summary judgment for certain defendants in this case brought by James Lewis, a Wisconsin prisoner, for alleged violations of his Eighth Amendment rights.

Dec 2, 2019

Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Violation

A company that enters a dealership agreement with a manufacturer takes a risk.

Nov 26, 2019

Interlocutory Appeal – Jurisdiction

When a district court certifies an order for review before final judgment, parties have only ten days to petition us to hear the interlocutory appeal.

Nov 26, 2019

Abuse of Discretion – Failure to Recuse

Judge Colin S. Bruce sentenced James Atwood to 210 months’ imprisonment for federal drug crimes.

Nov 25, 2019

Wrongful Termination – 1st Amendment Violation

After the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”) fired Peter Daza from his position as a geologist, Daza filed various claims against the State of Indiana and INDOT employees, alleging that his firing was unlawful.

Nov 25, 2019

Habeas Corpus

John Kimbrough was convicted in Indiana state court of molesting two young girls on multiple occasions.

Nov 25, 2019

ERISA – Collective Bargaining Agreement Violation

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Local 494 and the Electrical Contractors Association Milwaukee Chapter, N.E.C.A., Inc. (“NECA”), entered into a collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) providing health, welfare, and pension benefits for union workers.

Nov 25, 2019

Probable Cause – Warrantless Search

Michael Haldorson is a self-proclaimed fireworks enthusiast.

Nov 25, 2019

Preliminary Injunction – Illinois Medicaid Program – State Contracts

Circumstances often change as time passes. And changed circumstances can have consequences in litigation.

Nov 25, 2019

Sentencing Guidelines

Following a six-year investigation into a methamphetamine operation, James Hanson was indicted on May 5, 2009, with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in excess of 500 grams.

Nov 25, 2019

Sentencing – Supervised Release

Anthony Shockey appeals from the district court’s order revoking his supervised release and imposing a 15-month prison sentence.

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