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Wisconsin’s Governmental Immunity Statue

By: Derek Hawkins//October 11, 2017//

Wisconsin’s Governmental Immunity Statue

By: Derek Hawkins//October 11, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Ross A. Schmelzer v. Kewaukee County

Case No.: 2016AP1633

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Wisconsin’s Governmental Immunity Statue

Kewaunee County appeals a nonfinal order denying its motion for summary judgment seeking the dismissal of Ross Schmelzer’s personal injury action. The County asserts it is immune from liability under WIS. STAT. § 893.80(4) (2015-16), Wisconsin’s governmental immunity statute.  We agree. Therefore, we reverse the order and remand the matter with directions.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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