Toxic Torts
This mass tort case involves approximately 170 plaintiffs, spread over several actions, all alleging injuries stemming from their exposure to white lead carbonate (“WLC”), a lead paint pigment.
Pretrial Detention-Probable Cause
Moorer, who faced charges of murder and attempted murder, asserted that his arrest lacked probable cause and contested the constitutionality of his pretrial detention.
Ballot Inclusion for Presidential Primary
Phillips, a U.S. representative from Minnesota and a declared Democratic presidential candidate, sought to be listed on Wisconsin's ballot after being included in New Hampshire's Democratic primary.
Delinquency Petition
On November 9, 2022, the State filed a delinquency petition charging M.D.B., Jr. (hereinafter M.D.B.). with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Right to a Speedy Trial- Newly-Discovered Evidence
Fisher appeals from a judgment of conviction for multiple offenses related to a shooting incident involving his former girlfriend and from an order of the circuit court denying Fisher’s postconviction motion for a new trial or resentencing without a hearing.
Summary Judgment-Estate Dispute
Victoria Finke appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Carl Totzke and C. Anthony Totzke.
Plea Withdrawal
Gomolla appeals from a judgment, entered upon her no-contest plea, convicting her of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine (more than 50 grams) and from the circuit court’s order denying her postconviction motion for plea withdrawal.
4-level Enhancement
Harvey pleaded guilty to knowingly possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.
Supplemental Security Income
Hess sought various benefits from the Social Security Administration, including supplemental security income, disability insurance benefits, and disabled adult child benefits.
Sanctions-Improper Interference
Mullen alleged that the defendants, a youth volleyball club and its owners, had fraudulently concealed prior allegations of sexual abuse.
Compassionate Release
Thomas has a lengthy history of frivolous collateral attacks on his 2009 conviction for bank robbery.
Professional Misconduct – Costs
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of Referee James D. Friedman that the license of Attorney John O. Ifediora to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked due to professional misconduct.
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