Santoyo v. City of Chicago

Federal 7th Circuit Court
Civil Court
Sanctions
Citation
Case Number: 
No. 24-2352
Decision Date: 
July 7, 2025
Federal District: 
N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Judge: 
SCUDDER

Plaintiff appealed from the district court’s entry of sanctions against him for filing frivolous motions, arguing that the district court violated his right to due process because it did not notify him of the potential sanctions or give him the opportunity to respond before entry of sanctions. The Seventh Circuit affirmed, finding that plaintiff was given fair notice and had multiple opportunities to explain his perspective and to avoid abusing the judicial process. (ST. EVE and KOLAR, concurring)