Explore Judge Michael B Brennan's 13 rulings on summary judgment standards. AI-powered summaries and legal analysis.
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 Dismissal of Age and Sex Discrimination Claims
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
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...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Solar Panel Supplier
Avanzalia Solar, S.L. v. Goldwind USA, Inc., 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 judgme...
Lease 'as-is' clause bars claims; summary judgment affirmed
East Gate-Logistics Park Chicago, LLC v. CenterPoint Properties Trust, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court...
Lease 'as-is' clause bars claims; summary judgment for landlord affirmed
East Gate-Logistics Park Chicago, LLC v. CenterPoint Properties Trust, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court...
Prior notice clause not triggered by insured's mere knowledge of potential claim
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...
Insurance policy covers fire loss; "intentional acts" exclusion not met
Citizens Insurance Company of America v. Mullins Food Products, Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's...
Pack Expo Liable for Pension Fund Withdrawal as Single Employer
Pack Expo Services, LLC v. Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pensi, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the distr...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Excessive Force Case
John Nawara v. Cook County Municipality, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment t...
Railroad Not Liable for Alleged FELA Injury Without Proof of Negligence
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...
Edison's Transmission Line Construction Not a 'Taking' Under Indiana Law
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...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Edison in Contract Dispute
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...
CaseLawBrief tracks 13 summary judgment standards cases decided by Judge Michael B Brennan. The count updates as new opinions are published.
Based on tracked cases, outcomes include: Defendant Win: 13.
Judge Michael B Brennan has decided summary judgment standards cases in: ca7.