Torts — invasion of privacy — attorney fees

Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Torts — invasion of privacy — attorney fees

Andrea L. Burns and James D. Barr (“Burns-Barr”) appeal from an order denying their motion for attorney fees pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 995.50(6) (2009-10). Burns-Barr contends that Karen and Barry Poston (“the Postons”) initiated a lawsuit pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 995.50(2), the invasion of privacy statute, either in bad faith or for the purpose of harassing Burns-Barr, entitling Burns-Barr to attorney fees under § 995.50(6). We affirm the circuit court. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2011AP1966 In the matter of the attorney fees in: Poston v. Burns, et al.

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Cooper, J., Kessler, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Anderegg, Rex, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Prentice, John J., Waukesha