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Federal Courts Defense Appeal in LASIK Surgery Malpractice Case Rejected, Plus Native American's Title VII Suit

Defense Appeal in LASIK Surgery Malpractice Case Rejected, Plus Native American's Title VII Suit

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Wallace v. McGlothan, No. 07-4059, concerned a plaintiffs' medical malpractice suit against a doctor for permanent injury to plaintiff's eye as a result...

Federal Courts Criminal Cases Re Child Pornography and Falsifying Tax Returns

Criminal Cases Re Child Pornography and Falsifying Tax Returns

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Allen, No. 09-2539, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction of defendant for advertising, transporting, and possessing child...

Federal Courts Ruling in Paramedics' Overtime Suit Against Chicago Reversed; Plus Criminal, Civil Rights and ERISA Matters

Ruling in Paramedics' Overtime Suit Against Chicago Reversed; Plus Criminal, Civil Rights and ERISA Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In Estate of Blanco v. Prudential Ins. Co. of Am., No.08-2074, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's affirmance of...

Federal Courts Criminal Contempt of T.V. Personality, Plus Consumer Fraud Class Action Certification

Criminal Contempt of T.V. Personality, Plus Consumer Fraud Class Action Certification

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In Pella Corp. v. Saltzman, No. 09-8025, the Seventh Circuit dealt with defendant's Rule 23(f) appeal of the district court's certification of two classes of...

Federal Courts Decisions in Civil, Bankruptcy, and Class Action Suits

Decisions in Civil, Bankruptcy, and Class Action Suits

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Apria Healthcare Group Inc., No. 06-1619, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's dismissal of plaintiff's qui tam action...

Federal Courts Decisions in Denial of Benefits Claim and Public Employee's 1983 Suit

Decisions in Denial of Benefits Claim and Public Employee's 1983 Suit

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In McClesky v. Astrue, No. 09-2723, the Seventh Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's affirmance of the Social Security Administration's denial of...

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