Open Meetings — statute of limitations

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Open Meetings — statute of limitations

Former board members of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs appeal an order dismissing a complaint against them without prejudice. They argue that the dismissal should instead be with prejudice because the statute of limitations had expired. The primary question is whether an earlier complaint alleging open meetings law violations by the board members, brought in the name of the individual John Scocos, rather than as State ex rel.

John Scocos, tolled the statute of limitations. We conclude that the statute of limitations was not tolled. We reverse the order, and remand with directions to dismiss the complaint against the board members with prejudice. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1846 State ex rel. Scocos v. State of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, et al.

Dist IV, Dane County, Sumi, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Olsen, Bruce A., Madison; For Respondent: Daugherty, Donald A., Jr., Milwaukee; Tuffnell, John B., Milwaukee