Browse 25 summary judgment standard cases decided by Seventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Seventh Circuit: State official's religious promotion not Establishment Clause violation
Kayla Smiley v. Katie Jenner, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Racial Discrimination Case
Rashaan Carter v. SP Plus Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Debt Collector's Letter Not Deceptive Under FDCPA, Court Rules
Marwan Mahajni v. Vu Do, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Amazon in Title VII Case
Tanya Svoboda v. Amazon.com Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Amazo...
Debt Collector's Letters Not Deceptive Under FDCPA, Court Rules
Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Title VII: Plaintiff Fails to Show Similarly Situated Employees Treated Differently
Michael Connor v. Brittany Greene, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Church policy doesn't cover ex-pastor after disassociation
Crothersville Lighthouse Tabernacle Church, Incor v. Church Mutual Insurance Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the...
Retaliation Claim Fails: Plaintiff Lacked Evidence of But-For Causation
Andrea Nielsen v. Richard Macleod, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Mercedes-Benz in Discrimination Case
Jim Rose v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Seventh Circuit: No Personal Jurisdiction Over Pilgrim's Pride in Illinois
Carina Ventures LLC v. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force and Medical Care Case
Derek Thomas v. Jacqueline Carmichael, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
Tonnette Jones v. Avik Das, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defe...
NEXT Payment Solutions loses breach of contract claim on appeal
NEXT Payment Solutions Inc. v. CLEAResult Consulting, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Against United Airlines
Yubo Miao v. UAL, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Yubo Miao aga...
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 ...
Debt Collection Letter Not FDCPA Violation If Amount Detailed Elsewhere
Manal Farhan v. 2715 NMA LLC, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Terence Jannke v. Michael Gierach, decided by Seventh Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Lands' End Wins ADA Case: Performance, Not Disability, Led to Termination
Gwyneth Gilbert v. Lands' End, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Inmate's Excessive Force and Medical Needs Claims Rejected by 7th Circuit
Ronald Gaines v. Thomas J. Dart, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in False Arrest Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Norberto Torres v. Kent Brookman, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Discrimination Case
Eddie Richardson v. Karim Kharbouch, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
James Breyley, III v. Larry Fuchs, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to th...
7th Cir. Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Gender Discrimination Case
Amy Hadley v. City of South Bend, Indiana, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Claudette Rabdeau v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 summary judgment standard cases from Seventh Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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