Equal Protection Violation

By: Derek Hawkins//March 6, 2019//

Listen to this article

WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Roger S. Manthe v. State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Case No.: 2017AP1598

Officials: Sherman, Blanchard and Fitzpatrick, JJ.

Focus: Equal Protection Violation

Roger S. Manthe appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing Manthe’s appeal of damage awards issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation following the condemnation of property belonging to Manthe. Manthe contends that the circuit court erred in determining that he is not entitled to a writ of mandamus compelling DOT to issue an order designating United States Highway 51 as a freeway. Manthe also contends that WIS. STAT. § 84.295(3) (2017-18) violates his right to equal protection and that he has incurred non-access related damages for which he should have been compensated. We reject Manthe’s arguments and affirm the circuit court.

Full Text

Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

Select Region or Brand

Upcoming Event