7th Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment on Title VII Discrimination and Retaliation Claims.
On July 14, 2021, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment in favor of the defendant in a Title VII employment discrimination […]
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 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 […]
Sexual Harassment Award for Employee Affirmed by Illinois Appellate Court
On May 21, 2020, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed (on purely procedural grounds) a decision of an administrative law judge (“ALJ”) of […]
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer on Retaliation Claim under the Illinois Human Rights Act
On August 7, 2019, the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, affirmed the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the defendant in […]
Elements of a Title VII Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim
On July 26, 2019, the 7th Circuit affirmed the district court’s order granting summary judgment on a Title VII sexual harassment hostile work environment […]
Employers Liable for Gender-Related Workplace Violence Committed by their Employees under the Illinois Gender Violence Act.
On May 17, 2019, the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, held that a corporate employer may be liable under the Illinois Gender Violence Act […]
7th Circuit States the Elements of a Sexual Harassment Claim
On December 26, 2018, the 7th Circuit affirmed an order of summary judgment for the defendant-employer in a sexual harassment lawsuit in which the […]
7th Circuit Explains Joint Employer Doctrine in Sexual Harassment, Pregnancy Discrimination and Retaliation Case Against Multiple Entities
On September 11, 2018, the 7th Circuit issued an opinion in which it explained the joint employer doctrine and reversed the district court’s decision […]
7th Circuit Affirms Jury Verdict for Plaintiff in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Based on Alleged Harassment of Employee by Store Customer
On September 10, 2018, the 7th Circuit affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a former employee of a big box company, who alleged […]