Littlefield v. McGuffey

BAUER, Chief Judge.

Last year Malcolm McGuffey appealed a jury finding that he had violated Susanne Littlefield’s rights under both the Equal Opportunity in Housing provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fair Housing Act as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 1982, 3604, 3613, and 3617. Additionally, he challenged the jury’s determination that he was liable under Illinois common law for intentional infliction of emotional distress. McGuffey also appealed Judge Williams’ denial of his motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or, alternatively,…