Torts — negligence apportionment

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Torts — negligence apportionment

This is a negligence-apportionment case. Cody Oleson and his insurer, State Auto Insurance Company of Wisconsin (“Oleson”) appeal from an order granting summary judgment in favor of Robert E. Riker; Riker’s employer, Universal Am-Can Ltd.; Universal’s insurer, Cherokee Insurance Company; and Tyler Knutson and his insurers, Progressive Universal Insurance Company and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company (all respondents collectively “Knutson”). We agree with Oleson that there was enough evidence from which a jury reasonably could infer that Knutson’s negligence was a substantial factor in causing some of Nikita Willeford’s injuries. We reverse. This opinion will not be published.

2013AP1644 Willeford v. Cherokee Insurance Company, et al.

Dist II, Winnebago County, Woldt, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Graff, Ryan Ray, Manitowoc; Sandfort, Katelyn P., Manitowoc; Mayer, John F., Manitowoc; For Respondent: Zimmer, Lora Lederer, Appleton; Benson, Christine M., Waukesha; Budzinski, Mark, Green Bay; Howard, Jane Erin, Green Bay