Damages
On August 16, 2017, Rexing Quality Eggs and owners Joseph and Leo Rexing (collectively “Rexing”) filed a declaratory judgment action in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
ALJ Error – Disability Benefits
Alice Gedatus seeks social security disability benefits.
Insurance Claim – Duty to Defend – TCPA Violation
Mesa Laboratories, Inc., was sued for sending unsolicited fax advertisements, but when it sought a defense from its insurer, its claim was denied.
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Weekly Case Digests – June 21, 2021 – June 25, 2021
Statutory Interpretation – Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation Act – Exclusive-remedy
In this case, we must determine whether the exclusive-remedy provision of the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act (the "Act"), Wis. Stat. § 102.03(2) (2017-18), bars the tort action filed by the petitioner, Francis Graef.
Eminent Domain – Diminution in Property Value
The Department of Transportation (DOT) changed the grade of a highway that abuts United America, LLC's property.
Statutory Interpretation – Trespasser Immunity
The focus of this case is Wis. Stat. § 895.529 (2017-18), which immunizes and protects a "possessor of real property" from claims of trespassers for certain conduct.
Summary Judgment
Wisconsin Fuel, LLC, appeals an order granting summary judgment to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and dismissing Wisconsin Fuel’s claim pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 32.195(6) (2019-20).
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Spencer Parks appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Sufficiency of Evidence
The Department of Financial Institutions appeals a circuit court order remanding this case to the department to make additional findings of fact to support its decision in an enforcement action against Jace McDonald.
Tortious Interference – Breach of Contract
This lawsuit arises out of the sale of land by Patrick Keenan to Kevin McLain and McLain’s subsequent sale of that land to Glenn Lorenz and Carol Lorenz. McLain brought suit against Keenan for Keenan’s tortious interference with McLain’s contract to sell the land to Lorenz.
ALJ Error – Parole Revocation – Admission of Evidence
Willie McShan appeals pro se from a circuit court order affirming his parole revocation.
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