Employer not Liable for Title VII Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliaiton under the Cat’s Paw Theory.
On May 28, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in favor of an employer and against a former employee on […]
ADEA Retaliation Claim based on the Cat’s Paw Theory Fails
On April 26, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for an employer on retaliation and discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment […]
Title VII Race Discrimination Lawsuit Fails
On April 8, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of the district court that granted summary judgment in favor of an employer on […]
What is an Employer’s Obligation to Provide an Employee with a Religious Accommodation under Title VII?
On March 31, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of the district court granting summary judgment in favor of an employer in a […]
Lawsuit for Breach of Employment Law Settlement Agreement Unsuccessful
On March 10, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of the district court granting summary judgment in favor of an employer in a […]
What is Required for an Employee to Prevail on a Claim for FMLA Interference?
On February 12, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in favor of an employer-defendant in a federal lawsuit under the […]
What Is Required For An Employee To Prove Employment Discrimination?
On February 17, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in a federal employment discrimination lawsuit for age, sex, race, and […]
7th Circuit Reverses Dismissal of USERRA Lawsuit
On February 4, 2021, the 7th Circuit reversed a district court’s order dismissing a USERRA lawsuit. White v. United Airlines, Inc., No. 19-2546 (7th […]
7th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer on Age Discrimination Claims for Employment Termination and Failure to Re-hire in RIF Context
On January 22, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in favor of an employer-defendant in an age discrimination lawsuit under […]
7th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Lawsuit
On January 19, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in favor of an employer-defendant in a Title VII employment discrimination […]