01-0333 Ramharter, et al. v. Madison Newspapers Incorporated

By: dmc-admin//December 26, 2001//

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The issue on this appeal is whether Wisconsin public policy precludes holding Madison Newspapers, Incorporated liable for arson committed by an intoxicated newspaper carrier. After a jury found Madison Newspapers liable for the negligent hiring, training, or supervision of the carrier, the trial court concluded that, as a matter of law, Wisconsin public policy precludes holding Madison Newspapers liable.

We agree with the trial court and therefore affirm.

Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

Dist IV, Dane County, Fiedler, J., Vergeront, P.J.

Attorneys:

For Appellant: Theresa C. Davis, Cedar Rapids, IA; Robert J. Dvorak, Milwaukee

For Respondent: Michael Resis, Chicago, Ill; Kevin Tessier, Chicago, Ill.; Patrick J. Lubenow, Greenfield

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