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Recreational Immunity
After Brent Ludwig drowned in a tragic accident on United States Forest Service property in Oregon, Dana Ludwig, his wife and administrator of his estate, brought an action against the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Dana Ludwig sought damages for both negligence and wrongful death.
Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings
We review the report of Referee James Evenson recommending that the court suspend Attorney Eric L. Crandall's license to practice law in Wisconsin for 60 days.
Certiorari Review – Tax Assessment
The petitioner, City of Waukesha (the City), seeks review of a published opinion of the court of appeals that reversed the circuit court's order that allowed the City to seek certiorari review of a tax assessment determination of the City of Waukesha Board of Review (the Board).
Involuntary Commitment and Medication – Extension
On May 18, 2021, after an evidentiary hearing, the Circuit Court for Waupaca County signed two orders regarding G.T.H., each of which was requested by Waupaca County.
Postconviction Motioned Denied – Due Process Violation
Nestor Luis Vega was arrested after an informant told law enforcement officers that he purchased heroin from Vega on five separate occasions.
Postconviction Relief – Plea Withdrawal
Anthony Carl Chancy appeals judgments of conviction for two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and an order denying his postconviction motion to withdraw two pleas of guilty.
Child Support Modification
Michael Eisenga appeals an order denying his motion to modify child support.
Order Correcting Opinion
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that corrections were made to paragraph 17 in the above-captioned opinion which was released on December 16, 2021.
Statutory Interpretation – Patient Health Care Records Access
John Schuler’s attorneys were charged $29.79 for “certification” and “retrieval fee[s]” on March 21, 2017, by Schubbe Family Chiropractic, Ltd. (Schubbe) for requested healthcare records under WIS. STAT. § 146.83 (2019-20).
Postconviction Relief – Jury Instructions
Daniel Lewer appeals from a judgment convicting him of operating while intoxicated (7th, 8th or 9th offense) and from a circuit court order denying his postconviction motion alleging plain error relating to the jury instruction for “operating” and ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
Abuse of Discretion – Juvenile Sex Offender Registration
K.B.W. appeals from a circuit court order requiring him to comply with juvenile sex offender registration requirements for a period of fifteen years.
Unlawful-stop Claim – Reasonable Suspicion – Suppression of Evidence
Randy Promer appeals a judgment convicting him of one count of operating a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance in his blood, as a seventh offense, and one count of possession of methamphetamine.
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WLJ People
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Russell Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Benjamin Nicolet
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dustin T. Woehl
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Katherine Metzger
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Joseph Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – James M. Ryan
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Dana Wachs
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Mark L. Thomsen
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Matthew Lein
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Jeffrey A. Pitman
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – William Pemberton
- Power 30 Personal Injury Attorneys – Howard S. Sicula
