Attorney Disciplinary Hearing
We review the report filed by Referee Kim M. Peterson, adopting a stipulation between the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Thomas R. Napierala.
Property Dispute – Ownership – Reimbursement of Litigation Costs
This appeal involves a dispute between Douglas Larson and FLS, LLP (collectively, “Larson”), a Sunset Condominiums owner, and the Sunset Condominiums at Northern Bay Owners Association (the Owners Association).
Insurance Claim – Breach of Contract
In June 2015, a tornado damaged a barn owned by Chris and Gary Stelpflug.
Insurance Claim – Medical Expenses
Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Inc. issues group health insurance plans, and American Family issues automobile insurance policies, in Wisconsin.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Jacki L. Rickerman appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of a controlled substance.
Foreclosure – Court Error
Joseph M. Augelli appeals a judgment of foreclosure. Augelli argues, in part, that the circuit court erred in granting summary judgment against Augelli because he was not provided adequate notice and opportunity to respond to the movant’s motion for summary judgment.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
John P. Bougneit appeals from his conviction for fourth-degree sexual assault, WIS. STAT. § 940.225(3m), and from an order denying his postconviction motion, in which he asserted his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance when he failed to rehabilitate the credibility of his wife, Melissa Bougneit, who was present at the time of the alleged assault.
Jury Instructions
Brittney R. Dixon appeals from a judgment convicting her on two counts of homicide by operating a vehicle while having a controlled substance in her blood and one count of bail jumping and from an order denying her postconviction motion.
Damage Awards
This case arises from a dispute between Michael R. Wilhelm and his former employer, McCoy Contractors, Inc. (McCoy) over unpaid compensation.
Termination of Parental Rights
M.G. appeals from a trial court order terminating his parental rights to his daughter, M.W.
Termination of Parental Rights
T.C.G. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights to J.M.G., who was born November 23, 2013.
Statutory Interpretation – Recreational Immunity
Antoinette Lang and Jim Lang appeal an order of the trial court that granted the defendants’ summary judgment motion dismissing the Langs’ claim against Fryed Audio, LLC (Fryed) for negligence.
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