Browse 5 matter of public concern cases decided by Seventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Matter Of Public Concern Opinions from Seventh Circuit (5)
Government employee's speech not protected if not on matter of public concern
Seventh Circuit · 2025-11-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
Shannon Wayne Agofsky v. Deanna Baysore, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary...
Teacher's speech not protected; termination upheld
Seventh Circuit · 2025-08-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
John Kluge v. Brownsburg Community School Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former teacher...
University investigation not First Amendment retaliation, court rules
Seventh Circuit · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Madeline Krasno v. Jennifer Mnookin, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Madeline Kras...
University employee speech not protected if made in official capacity
Seventh Circuit · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Madeline Krasno v. Jennifer Mnookin, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Madeline Kras...
Officer's internal complaints not protected speech, court rules
Seventh Circuit · 2025-03-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Thomas Ghelf v. Town of Wheatland, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former police officer's claims tha...