Explore Judge Diane S Sykes's 6 rulings on summary judgment standards. AI-powered summaries and legal analysis.
Judge Diane S Sykes's Summary Judgment Standards Opinions (6)
Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Against United Airlines
Seventh Circuit · 2026-01-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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 Dismissal of Age and Sex Discrimination Claims
Seventh Circuit · 2025-09-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Ronald J. Streck v. Eli Lilly and Company, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a forme...
Seventh Circuit: No First Amendment Retaliation for Contract Termination
Seventh Circuit · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Chosen Consulting, LLC v. Town Council of Highland, Indiana, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Chosen Consulting, LLC sued the Town Council of Highland...
Prior notice clause not triggered by insured's mere knowledge of potential claim
Seventh Circuit · 2025-07-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Jason Rahimzadeh v. Ace American Insurance Company, 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...
Railroad Not Liable for Alleged FELA Injury Without Proof of Negligence
Seventh Circuit · 2025-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Timothy Hoffstead v. Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corp, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district co...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Edison in Contract Dispute
Seventh Circuit · 2025-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
LSP Transmission Holdings II, LLC v. Commonwealth Edison Company of Indiana, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the d...