ca7 Court Opinions

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Close Armstrong, LLC v. Trunkline Gas Company, LLC

2026-03-31

Danuta Dec v. Markwayne Mullin

2026-03-30

Maurice Holt v. Gary Boughton

2026-03-30

Ryan Milbeck v. Allison George

2026-03-30

Paul Daugerdas v. CIR

2026-03-30

Ryan Steinhoff v. Matthew Malovrh

2026-03-24

This case involves Ryan Steinhoff, a former employee of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), who sued his supervisor, Matthew Malovrh, alleging that Malovrh retaliated against him for exercising...

Chong Lee v. Bradley Mlodzik

2026-03-24

This case involves Chong Lee, who sued Bradley Mlodzik, a police officer, under 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 for excessive force and false arrest. Lee alleged that Mlodzik used excessive force during an arrest fo...

Marion Thomas v. Daniel McAuliffe

2026-03-23

This case involves Marion Thomas, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), who sued her supervisor, Daniel McAuliffe, alleging that he retaliated against her for reportin...

United States v. Adam Power

2026-03-20

This case involves Adam Power, who was convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon and sentenced to 120 months in prison. Power appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing that the district court m...

USAA Savings Bank v. Michael Goff

2026-03-19

This case involves USAA Savings Bank's attempt to collect on a debt from Michael Goff. USAA obtained a judgment against Goff in Texas, and then sought to register and enforce that judgment in Illinois...

USAA Savings Bank v. Michael Goff

2026-03-19

This case involves USAA Savings Bank's attempt to collect on a debt from Michael Goff. USAA obtained a judgment against Goff in Texas, and then sought to register and enforce that judgment in Illinois...

Laurie Yokosh v. Frank Bisignano

2026-03-19

This case involves Laurie Yokosh, who sued her former employer, Frank Bisignano, alleging that she was fired because of her age and gender, in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. Yokosh cla...

Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman

2026-03-18

Norberto Torres, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), sued his supervisor, Kent Brookman, alleging that Brookman retaliated against him for exercising his First Amend...

Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman

2026-03-18

Norberto Torres, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), sued his supervisor, Kent Brookman, alleging that Brookman retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendmen...

United States v. Steven Bradford

2026-03-18

This case involves Steven Bradford, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court made several errors. Speci...

United States v. Floyd Suggs

2026-03-17

This case involves Floyd Suggs, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Suggs appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court made several errors. Specif...

Anthony Boyce v. Ashley Cox

2026-03-17

Anthony Boyce, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), sued Ashley Cox, an IDOC investigator, alleging that Cox retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment ri...

Christopher Raddant v. Douglas County, Wisconsin

2026-03-16

Christopher Raddant, a former employee of Douglas County, Wisconsin, sued the county alleging that his termination was a result of age discrimination and retaliation for protected activities, violatin...

Griffith Foods International Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg

2026-03-16

This case involves a dispute between Griffith Foods International Inc. and its insurer, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, regarding coverage for a product recall. Griffith Foods init...

John Hawkins v. Mark Sevier

2026-03-16

This case involves John Hawkins, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), who sued his supervisor, Mark Sevier, for retaliation under the First Amendment. Hawkins claimed th...

John Peterson v. Douglas A. Collins

2026-03-16

This case involves John Peterson, a former employee of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), who sued Douglas A. Collins, the Director of the IDOC, alleging that his termination was political...

Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan v. Pamela J. Bondi

2026-03-16

This case involves Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan, a lawful permanent resident, who was convicted of a felony in Florida. Under federal immigration law, certain felony convictions can lead to deportation. Has...

Patrick Hartnett v. Jackson National Life Insurance Company

2026-03-16

Patrick Hartnett sued Jackson National Life Insurance Company after his long-term disability benefits were terminated. Hartnett, a former financial advisor, suffered from severe depression and anxiety...

Patrick Hartnett v. Jackson National Life Insurance Company

2026-03-16

Patrick Hartnett sued Jackson National Life Insurance Company after his long-term disability benefits were terminated. Hartnett, a former financial advisor, suffered from severe depression and anxiety...

Sterigenics U.S., LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg

2026-03-16

This case involves a dispute between Sterigenics U.S., LLC and its insurer, National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, over insurance coverage for environmental liabilities. Sterigenics sough...