7th Cir.

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Jul 14 2026
25-1348 Panel Decision

Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory discretion to define business concerns as affiliated groups to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment
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Jul 14 2026
25-1346 Panel Decision

Oak Lawn Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, LLC v. United States Small Business Administration

The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling upholding the Small Business Administration's Corporate Group Rule limiting Paycheck Protection Program loans. The court held that the agency acted within its statutory authority to define corporate groups and set aggregate loan caps to ensure fair distribution of limited funds.

Civil ERISA / Employee Benefits Summary Judgment
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Jul 10 2026
25-1890 Panel Decision

William Clements v. Gunnar Optiks, LLC

The Seventh Circuit vacated a dismissal of a biometric privacy lawsuit against a glasses manufacturer. The court held that the district court erred in accepting the defendant's medical claims as undisputed facts at the pleading stage.

Civil Insurance
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