John Gregg v. Central Transport LLC
| JOHN GREGG |
| CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC |
| 25-2762 |
| October 6, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Personal Injury |
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 John Gregg v Central Transport LLC
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| John Gregg v Central Transport LLC |
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Filing 42
ORDER: Final judgment filed per opinion. With costs: yes. [42] [7514838] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CG) [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:37 PM]
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Filing 41
Filed opinion of the court by Chief Judge Brennan. REVERSED and REMANDED. Michael B. Brennan, Chief Judge; David F. Hamilton, Circuit Judge and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, Circuit Judge. [41] [7514830] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CG) [Entered: 04/01/2026 03:24 PM]
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Attorney David M. Bizar for John Gregg in 25-2762 terminated, pursuant to attorney notification regarding counsel of record. [7508832-2] [7508832] [25-2762] (MAN) [Entered: 03/04/2026 12:14 PM]
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Filing 40
Case argued by Gary Feinerman for Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company and Mr. Daniel A. Edelman for Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185, Attorney Daniel Richard Brown for Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761. [40] [7504580] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (EF) [Entered: 02/12/2026 02:59 PM]
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Filing 39
Case heard and taken under advisement by panel: Michael B. Brennan, Chief Judge; David F. Hamilton, Circuit Judge and Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, Circuit Judge. [39] [7504568] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (EF) [Entered: 02/12/2026 02:45 PM]
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Filing 38
Received argument confirmation per argument email form for Gary Feinerman for Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185, Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761, Appellant Central Transport LLC in 25-2762 and Daniel Richard Brown and Mr. Daniel A. Edelman for Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185, for Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761, John Gregg in 25-2762. [38] [7503060] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CAH) [Entered: 02/06/2026 08:53 AM]
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Filing 37
Received argument confirmation from Gary Feinerman for Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185. [37] [7503026] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Feinerman, Gary) [Entered: 02/05/2026 04:53 PM]
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Filing 36
Argument reset for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Main Courtroom, Room 2721, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Each side limited to 15 minutes. [36] [7494824] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (SK) [Entered: 12/23/2025 02:02 PM]
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Filing 35
Argument set for Thursday, February 12,2026, at 2 p.m. in the Main Courtroom, Room 2721, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 219 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. Minutes to be assigned later. [35] [7494722] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (SK) [Entered: 12/23/2025 10:48 AM]
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Filing 34
Paper copies of appellant reply brief filed by Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185, Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761, Appellant Central Transport LLC in 25-2762. [34] [7492783] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CAH) [Entered: 12/15/2025 09:55 AM]
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Filing 33
Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Andres Pereira for Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762. [33] [7492434] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2762, 25-2185, 25-2761]--[Edited 12/12/2025 by FP to reflect that atty. Pereira is added to the docket.] (Pereira, Andres) [Entered: 12/12/2025 10:09 AM]
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Filing 32
Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185, Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761, Appellant Central Transport LLC in 25-2762. Paper copies due on 12/17/2025. [32] [7492138] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762]--[Edited 12/11/2025 by JAD to reflect reply brief applies to all three consolidated cases.] (GW) [Entered: 12/11/2025 08:48 AM]
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Filing 31
Submitted appellant reply brief by Gary Feinerman for Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185. [31] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7492132] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Feinerman, Gary) [Entered: 12/10/2025 06:55 PM]
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Filing 30
Amended Jurisdictional Statement filed by Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762. [30] [7489970] [25-2185, 25-2762] (Bizar, David) [Entered: 12/01/2025 06:32 PM]
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Filing 29
Amended Jurisdictional Statement filed by Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761. [29] [7489818] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Brown, Daniel) [Entered: 12/01/2025 02:43 PM]
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Filing 28
NOTICE: Attorney Mr. David M. Bizar for Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762 will not be available for oral argument February 17 through February 20, 2026. [28] [7489554] [25-2185, 25-2762] (Bizar, David) [Entered: 11/26/2025 05:33 PM]
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Filing 27
NOTICE: Attorney Daniel Richard Brown for Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761 will not be available for oral argument January 23, 2026, through February 3, 2026. [27] [7489478] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Brown, Daniel) [Entered: 11/26/2025 02:13 PM]
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Filing 26
NOTICE: Attorney Gary Feinerman for Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185 will not be available for oral argument January 27-30, 2026, and February 3-4, 2026. [26] [7489452] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Feinerman, Gary) [Entered: 11/26/2025 12:35 PM]
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Filing 25
Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185, Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761, Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762. [25] [7489423] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CAH) [Entered: 11/26/2025 11:19 AM]
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Filing 24
NOTICE: Attorney Mr. Daniel A. Edelman for Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185 will not be available for oral argument December 26, 2025, through January 1, 2026.. [24] [7489340] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Edelman, Daniel) [Entered: 11/26/2025 09:33 AM]
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Filing 23
Amended Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Dulijaza Clark for Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185. [23] [7488962] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Clark, Dulijaza) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:47 PM]
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Filing 22
Amended Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Daniel A. Edelman for Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185. [22] [7488960] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (Edelman, Daniel) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:44 PM]
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Filing 21
ORDER: Appellees shall file a paper captioned Amended Jurisdictional Statement on or before December 1, 2025, that provides the omitted information noted in this order and otherwise complies with the requirements of Circuit Rule 28(b), and if appellants jurisdictional statements are not both complete and correct, Circuit Rule 28(a) also. The Clerk shall DISTRIBUTE, along with the briefs in this appeal, copies of this order and the "Amended Jurisdictional Statement" to the assigned merits panel. (See order for further details) JXK [21] [7488753] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (PS) [Entered: 11/24/2025 09:50 AM]
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Filing 20
Appellee's brief filed by Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185, Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761, Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762. Paper copies due on 11/26/2025. [20] [7488154] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CAH) [Entered: 11/20/2025 08:48 AM]
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Filing 19
Submitted appellee brief by Daniel R. Brown for Appellee Brandon Willis in 25-2761, Appellee Reginald Clay in 25-2185, Appellee John Gregg in 25-2762. [19] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7488139] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Brown, Daniel) [Entered: 11/19/2025 09:02 PM]
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Filing 18
NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Samuel L. Eirinberg for Appellee John Gregg has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [18] [7486594] [25-2762] (LJ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:05 PM]
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Filing 17
Amended Jurisdictional Statement filed by Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761. [17] [7483504] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762]--[Edited 11/06/2025 by JR to note that the Cir. R. 3(c) docketing statement deadline that was set with entry #1 was also terminated with this entry.] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/28/2025 10:29 AM]
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Filing 16
Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellant Central Transport LLC. [16] [7482960] [25-2762] (EF) [Entered: 10/24/2025 02:43 PM]
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Filing 15
Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc.. [15] [7482726] [25-2761] (SK) [Entered: 10/23/2025 04:16 PM]
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Filing 14
ORDER: Appellants Data System Services LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761 shall file a paper captioned "Amended Jurisdictional Statement" that provides the omitted information noted in this order and otherwise complies with all the requirements of Fed.R.App.P. 28(a)(4) and Cir. Rule 28(a). The Clerk shall DISTRIBUTE, along with the briefs in this appeal, copies of this order and the "Amended Jurisdictional Statement" to the assigned merits panel. This order will not extend the time for any future briefs. Amended jurisdictional statement due no later than 10/30/2025 for Appellants Data System Services LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. JXK [14] [7482568] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (CG) [Entered: 10/23/2025 11:29 AM]
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Filing 12
Re-Submitted appellant brief by Harry J. Secaras for Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc. in 25-2761. [12] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7482244] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/22/2025 11:03 AM]
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Filing 10
Re-Submitted appellant brief by Jason A. Selvey for Appellant Central Transport LLC in 25-2762. [10] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7482053] [25-2762, 25-2185, 25-2761] (Selvey, Jason) [Entered: 10/21/2025 02:06 PM]
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Filing 9
Re-Submitted appellant brief by Harry J. Secaras for Appellants Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., HR-1 LLC and Data System Services LLC in 25-2761, Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185. [9] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7482036] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/21/2025 01:13 PM]
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Filing 8
Re-Submitted appellant brief by Harry J. Secaras for Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc. and Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in 25-2761, Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185. [8] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7482035] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/21/2025 01:05 PM]
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Filing 7
Re-Submitted appellant brief by Harry J. Secaras for Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc. and Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in 25-2761, Appellant Union Pacific Railroad Company in 25-2185. [7] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7482025] [25-2761, 25-2185, 25-2762] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/21/2025 12:52 PM]
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Filing 13
Appellant's brief filed by Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc.. Paper copies due on 10/27/2025. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [13] [7482280] [25-2761] (CAH) [Entered: 10/22/2025 11:45 AM]
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Filing 11
Appellant's brief filed by Appellant Central Transport LLC. Paper copies due on 10/28/2025. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [11] [7482071] [25-2762]--[Edited 11/06/2025 by JR to note that the Cir. R. 3(c) docketing statement deadline that was set with entry #1 was also terminated with this entry.] (EF) [Entered: 10/21/2025 02:31 PM]
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Filing 6
Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants Data System Services LLC, HR-1 LLC, Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Universal Management Services, Inc.. [6] [7481999] [25-2761] (EF) [Entered: 10/21/2025 11:32 AM]
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Filing 5
Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellant Central Transport LLC. [5] [7481991] [25-2762] (EF) [Entered: 10/21/2025 11:21 AM]
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Filing 4
Submitted appellant brief by Harry J. Secaras for Petitioners Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., HR-1 LLC, Universal Management Services, Inc. and Data System Services LLC in 25-8021. [4] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7481888] [25-8021, 25-8022] (Secaras, Harry) [Entered: 10/20/2025 04:59 PM]
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Filing 3
Submitted appellant brief by Jason A. Selvey for Appellant Central Transport LLC in 25-2762. [3] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7481898] [25-2762, 25-2185, 25-2761] (Selvey, Jason) [Entered: 10/20/2025 08:28 PM]
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Filing 2
ORDER: Consistent with this courts September 18, 2025, order in cases Nos. 25-8021 and 25-8022, these appeals are CONSOLIDATED for further briefing and disposition. Briefing will proceed as follows: 1. Appellants Universal Intermodal Services, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., HR-1 LLC, Universal Management Services, Inc., Data System Services LLC, and Central Transport LLC shall file their brief(s) and required short appendices on or before October 20, 2025. 2. Appellees Reginald Clay, Brandon Willis, and John Gregg shall file their brief(s) on or before November 19, 2025. 3. Appellants, including Union Pacific Railroad Company, shall file their reply briefs, if any, on or before December 10, 2025. Counsel for the parties are encouraged to avoid unnecessary duplication by filing a joint brief or a joint appendix or by adopting parts of a co-partys brief. JXK [2] [7479522] [25-2185, 25-2761, 25-2762] (PS) [Entered: 10/08/2025 10:15 AM]
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Filing 1
Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellant Central Transport LLC by 10/14/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 10/20/2025. Appellant's brief due on or before 10/20/2025 for Central Transport LLC. [1] [7479268] [25-2762] (CG) [Entered: 10/07/2025 10:55 AM]
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Case transferred from Miscellaneous Docket No. 25-8022. [7479273-2] [7479273] [25-2762, 25-8022] (CG) [Entered: 10/07/2025 11:06 AM]
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| Represented By: | Samuel L. Eirinberg |
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| Represented By: | Jason A. Selvey |
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