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Holiday Closures
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, and will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. This is in addition to the federal holidays on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Thanksgiving Closure
Consistent with the practice of the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals, the district court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019, to honor the Thanksgiving holiday by allowing court staff to spend more time with family and friends.
Chief Judge Press Release
On Friday, November 1, 2019, the Honorable Pamela Pepper became chief judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Judge Pepper is the first woman to serve as chief judge in the District. She was appointed to the bench by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate in 2014. Chief Judge Pepper’s predecessor, William C. Griesbach, completed his seven-year term the previous day. The position of chief judge is based on seniority and other factors, as set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 136.
Memorial Proceeding for Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
CHIEF JUDGE DIANE P. WOOD announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will have a Memorial Proceeding for Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., in the James B. Parsons Ceremonial Courtroom on the 25th Floor of the Dirksen Federal Building at 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
Justice Stevens served as a Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals from 1970 to 1975 and then as the Circuit Justice from 1975 to 2010 while serving on the Supreme Court.
17-CV-862 Estate of Sylville K Smith v. City of Milwaukee et al
17-CV-862 Estate of Sylville K Smith v. City of Milwaukee et al
Decision and Order
Section 1983 claim for excessive force against police officer and city. The court determined that the defendants were not entitled to summary judgment where video evidence and precedent did not support theory that defendant-officer was entitled to qualified immunity.
07-CV-303 Burton v. American Cyanamid et al
07-CV-303 Burton v. American Cyanamid et al
Post Verdict Motions
The court held that Wisconsin public policy factors were not a bar to liability under risk contribution theory in white lead carbonate pigment cases, and that whether a product is fungible for risk contribution purposes is a question of law to be determined by the court as early as practicable in litigation.
(CLOSED) Employment Opportunity: United States Magistrate Judge
There is an opening for the position of United States magistrate judge. Applications are due November 12, 2019. Click here for more details.
16-CV-0987 Edith Mae May v. Sara Christain 16-CV-1131 Edith Mae May v. Jason Jesky 16-CV-1150 Edith Mae May v. Ron Kellar 16-CV-1552 Edith Mae May v. Tightwad Magazine, et al 16-CV-1669 Edith Mae May v. Charles Brown, et al
16-CV-0987 Edith Mae May v. Sara Christain
16-CV-1131 Edith Mae May v. Jason Jesky
16-CV-1150 Edith Mae May v. Ron Kellar
16-CV-1552 Edith Mae May v. Tightwad Magazine, et al
16-CV-1669 Edith Mae May v. Charles Brown, et al
Filing Fee Motion
18-CV-1366 Olsen v. Rafn et al
18-CV-1366 Olsen v. Rafn et al
Decision and Order