By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//April 13, 2011//
Certifications
Consumer Protection
Lemon Law; good faith; burden of proof
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Rule 809.61 (2009-10) this court certifies the appeal in this case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for its review and determination.
What is the proper burden of proof to be applied to an allegation of intentional bad faith on the part of a consumer in a lemon law action under Wis. Stat. sec. 218.0171, an ordinary burden of proof or a middle burden of proof?
2010AP826 Marquez v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Attorneys: For Appellant: Aiken, Timothy J., Milwaukee; Megna, Vincent P., Milwaukee; Grzeskowiak, Susan M., Milwaukee; For Respondent: Armstrong, Owen Thomas, Jr., Milwaukee; Wells, Patrick L., Milwaukee