Equal Protection Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//September 4, 2018//

Listen to this article

WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: Mary Ellen Mohn v. CBS Corporation, et al.

Case No.: 2017AP861

Officials: Kessler, P.J., Brash and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Equal Protection Violation

Mary Ellen Mohn, both individually and as the personal representative for the Estate of Thomas L. Mohn, her husband (collectively, “Mohn”), appeals an order granting summary judgment in favor of Sprinkmann Sons Corporation. The trial court granted summary judgment on the grounds that Mohn’s claims against Sprinkmann were barred pursuant to the construction statute of repose set forth at WIS. STAT. § 893.89 (2015-16).

Mohn argues that the protections of the statute of repose do not extend to Sprinkmann. Additionally, Mohn raises constitutional challenges to the statute of repose, asserting that it violates the right to remedy clause of the Wisconsin Constitution as well as equal protection rights. We affirm.

Full Text

Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

Select Region or Brand

Upcoming Event