Administrative Law — day care

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Administrative Law — day care

Jacqueline Brister appeals an order issued by the circuit court following cross-motions for summary judgment filed by Brister and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). The circuit court granted DCF’s motion, which requested that the circuit court dismiss the case in its entirety. On appeal, Brister seeks a declaration that she is not barred by Wis. Stat. § 48.685(5)(br)5. (2011-12) from employment as a caregiver in a state‑regulated childcare facility. Alternatively, Brister challenges the constitutionality of § 48.685 on a number of bases. Because we conclude that Brister’s appeal is moot, we do not reach the merits of her specific arguments. See Gross v. Hoffman, 227 Wis. 296, 300, 277 N.W. 663 (1938) (only dispositive issues need be reached). This opinion will not be published.

2013AP450 Brister v. Wisconsin Department of Children & Families

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Conen, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Sullivan, Sheila, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Blythe, Christopher J., Madison; Murphy, Anne Christenson, Madison