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Court Error – Governmental Immunity

By: Derek Hawkins//May 29, 2019//

Court Error – Governmental Immunity

By: Derek Hawkins//May 29, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: Steven Robert Sharpe v. City of West Allis, et al.

Case No.: 2018AP1747

Officials: DUGAN, J.

Focus: Court Error – Governmental Immunity

Steven Robert Sharpe appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing his small claims action for money damages against the City of West Allis and Shelly Kerwin, a plan reviewer for West Allis. Sharpe alleged that the damages were incurred due to allegedly unwarranted changes that West Allis and Kerwin required in plans to remodel a commercial building. Sharpe, an architect, has represented himself throughout this action and continues to represent himself on appeal.

Sharpe argues that the trial court erred in concluding that West Allis and Kerwin had governmental immunity from damages because the challenged acts were discretionary acts and because her actions were malicious, willful, and intentional. We affirm the trial court’s order.

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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.

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