Statutory Interpretation – Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation Act
Jeanne Glowacki appeals from an order granting summary judgment in favor of Lakeview Neurorehab CTR Midwest, Inc. (Midwest).
Termination of Parental Rights
R.D.W., Sr. appeals the October 11, 2017 order terminating his parental rights to his child, R.D.W., Jr., contending on appeal that the trial court erred in denying his Batson challenge at the grounds jury trial.
Breach of Contract
ST Paper, LLC appeals an order denying its motion for summary judgment on a breach-of-contract claim brought against it by Tissue Technology, LLC.
Motion to Suppress Evidence Denied
Marquis Lakeith Pendelton appeals from the judgment convicting him of one count of carrying a concealed weapon, following his guilty plea.
Plea & Sentencing
Theoris Raphel Stewart appeals two judgments of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Child Neglect – Statutory Interpreration – Court Error
Saleem El-Amin appeals an order of the circuit court affirming a decision of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that found El-Amin committed neglect of a child within the meaning of WIS. STAT. § 48.02(12g) (2015-16).
Abuse of Discretion – Expert Testimony
The County of Milwaukee appeals an order of the circuit court granting several motions of the defendant, Ross J. Romenesko, relating to charges against him for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Retaliatory Eviction
Josh Seaverson appeals an order of the trial court granting eviction and a monetary judgment in favor of his landlord, Brad Bottomley.
Plea Withdrawal
Laron Henry appeals two judgments of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion, claiming that manifest injustice entitles him to withdraw his guilty pleas post-sentencing.
Contract Validity – Personal Guaranty
Paul Bouraxis appeals from a money judgment, entered in favor of Reinhart Foodservice, LLC, after the circuit court denied Bouraxis’s motion for summary judgment and granted Reinhart’s cross-motion.
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Tarrance D. Jenkins appeals from a judgment, entered on a jury’s verdict, convicting him on one count of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime.
Jury Instructions
Jose Maldonado and Francisco Masias (together, “the Defendants”) were charged with conspiring to distribute cocaine, amongst six other counts irrelevant to this appeal.
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