Legal Opinion

Matthews v. Wisconsin Energy Corp., Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Decided June 1, 2011No. 10-2600, 10-3571PublishedCited by 48 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

EVANS, Circuit Judge.

We last saw this case just over three years ago when we remanded it for further proceedings on a single issue — breach of contract. A grant of summary judgment against Matthews on retaliation under Title VII was affirmed. Matthews v. Wis. Energy Corp., Inc., 534 F.3d 547 (7th Cir.2008) (Matthews I). Bernadine Matthews, a former employee of Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Inc. (WEC), sued WEC, alleging it violated a settlement agreement by breaching a “reference-request provision.” On remand, a jury sided with WEC, 1 and now Matthews appeals for the second time.

Because a…

2Cases cited16 opinions

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  2. Truserv Corporation v. Flegles, Inc. And Alice Mae FlegleCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2005
  3. Eulah Williams v. John Lampe and Village of Cahokia Police DepartmentCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2005
  4. Medcom Holding Company, Cross-Appellee v. Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc., and Medtrain, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2000
  5. Timothy Herremans v. Carrera Designs, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1998

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