Browse 12 public employee speech rights cases decided by Seventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago in Arrest Case
Ryan O'Donnell v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Former employee fails to show ADA violation in termination, preliminary injunction denied
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...
Police Officer's Retaliation Claim Fails on Summary Judgment
Earnise Pam v. City of Evansville, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
School district wins retaliation suit over daughter's suspension
Tanya Blumenshine v. Bloomington School District No. 87, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Tanya Blumenshine sued Bloomington School District No. 87, ...
Police Officer's Retaliation Claim Against Chicago Fails
Stella Paterakos v. City of Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Court Upholds Denial of Highway Protest Permit Based on Safety Concerns
Alex Kedas v. Illinois Department of Transportation, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summ...
Teacher's wrongful termination and retaliation claims rejected by 7th Circuit
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
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
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...
Teacher's retaliation claim fails due to lack of awareness by decision-makers
Melissa Myers v. Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...
Speech as Official Duty: Officer's Resignation Not Protected Speech
Donald Nicodemus v. City of South Bend, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Police officer's speech not protected by First Amendment when made as part of official duties
Donald Nicodemus v. City of South Bend, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 12 public employee speech rights cases from Seventh Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 12.
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