26 court opinions authored by Judge Diane P Wood. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
26 opinions analyzed.
Seventh Circuit: Consent to Laptop Search Was Voluntary
United States v. Mitchell Melega, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ev...
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...
Seventh Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is lawful
United States v. Omari Andrews, Jr., decided by Seventh Circuit on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Omari Andrews Jr.'s ...
Statute of Limitations Bars Plaintiff's Claims on Appeal
Robert Barker v. Edward Boettcher, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Insurer's 'prior notice' exclusion applies to hit-and-run accidents
Great West Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co., decided by Seventh Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit addressed whether an insurer...
Insurer's 'Prior Notice' Exclusion Ambiguous, Court Rules
Great West Casualty Co. v. Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co., decided by Seventh Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Seventh Circuit addressed whether an insurer...
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: 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 Title VII Race Discrimination Case
Yves Aubert v. Laurie Lee Poast, decided by Seventh Circuit on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Evidence from Vehicle Search
United States v. Tonya Robinson, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tonya Robinson's motio...
All-Risks Policy Doesn't Cover Fungible Gas Loss
Atlanta Gas Light Company v. Navigators Insurance Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant ...
Seventh Circuit Rejects 'All Sums' Allocation for Environmental Liabilities
Atlanta Gas Light Company v. Navigators Insurance Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant ...
7th Cir. Enforces Amazon's Arbitration Clause in BIPA Class Action
Nicholas Giovannelli v. Amazon.com, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a class ac...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Toro in Design Defect Case
Rebekah Hillman v. Toro Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Tor...
Tamale Trademark Dispute: Likelihood of Confusion Not Found
Illinois Tamale Company, Inc. v. LC Trademarks, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
Tamale Trademark Dispute: Likelihood of Confusion Not Found
Illinois Tamale Company, Inc. v. LC Trademarks, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
Tamale Trademark Dispute: Likelihood of Confusion Not Found
Illinois Tamale Company, Inc. v. LC Trademarks, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of su...
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 Summary Judgment for Loyola in ADA Case
Matthew Metzler v. Loyola University Chicago, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Matthew Metzler sued Loyola University Chicago alleging discriminatio...
Seventh Circuit: Consent to search electronic devices was voluntary
United States v. Charles Cui, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Charles Cui's motion to su...
Service by leaving papers with spouse at residence is valid
Randall Martin v. Robert Goldsmith, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Goldsmith's...
Seventh Circuit: "Hot Pursuit" Justified Warrantless Home Entry
United States v. Annazette Collins, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppre...
Seventh Circuit: Odor of Marijuana, Paraphernalia, and Evasive Behavior Establish Probable Cause
United States v. Jackie Edwards, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jackie Edwards' motio...
Seventh Circuit: Cell phone search lawful incident to arrest
United States v. Anthony Sabaini, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Sabaini's mo...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Antwan Eiland, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Antwan Eiland's motion ...
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...