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Jan 5, 2021

Civil-liability exemption in state COVID bill questioned at public hearing

A civil-liability exemption in state Republicans’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic was the subject of testimony for and against the newly proposed bill. Rep. Robin Vos, the Republican Speaker of the House, introduced the GOP’s Assembly Bill 1 on Monday. It outlines a number of state government actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including giving the […]

Mar 14, 2017

State Supreme Court to weigh in on government immunity dispute

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be weighing in on a case that could clarify when immunity kicks in for contractors working on a government project.

Nov 22, 2016

BENCH BLOG: Immunity for aid when there’s a drug overdose

The Court of Appeals examined immunity from prosecution for a person who aids someone who appears to be suffering from a drug overdose. In the process, the opinion in State v. Williams offered a raw glimpse into the drug subculture.

Mar 7, 2016

A crawl space too small

My job, like any Wisconsin trial lawyer, is to make sure safety rules are followed. That means if you are injured or a loved one is injured because of someone else's carelessness, shortcuts, or cover-up of a problem, we're here to help you.

Oct 2, 2013

Appeals judges ask justices to consider emergency responder immunity (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals is seeking state Supreme Court review of liability for cases involving an emergency responder who runs a red light on the way to a scene.

Jul 30, 2012

Criminal Procedure — immunity

11-1369 U.S. v. Stadfeld

Jun 28, 2012

Appeals court says Scocos lawsuit can continue

A Wisconsin appeals court says a lawsuit that former Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos filed against the state may continue.

Jun 8, 2012

US Supreme Court: Agents immune from retaliatory arrest suit

Secret Service agents are protected by qualified immunity from being sued for retaliatory arrest where it was not clearly established that an arrest supported by probable cause could violate the First Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.

May 31, 2012

13th person granted immunity in John Doe case 


A 13th person has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against six people close to Gov. Scott Walker.

Mar 6, 2012

Torts — immunity

2011AP359 Estate of Hammersley v. Wisconsin County Mut. Ins. Corp.

Nov 29, 2010

In immunity, court lacks jurisdiction

A prosecutor's absolute immunity defense cannot be decided without first deciding whether there was probable cause against the plaintiff.

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