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Negligence Statutory Claim
Beth and Scott Baker appeal a summary judgment dismissing their personal injury claims against Wilson Auto Collision, Inc. (Wilson).
Sufficiency of Evidence
John Torgerson appeals a judgment of conviction for multiple violations of statutes making it a crime to offer or sell unlicensed securities without an exemption and to omit to state material facts concerning the offering or sale of securities, as well as an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Plain Error and Newly Discovered Evidence
Eric Hodkiewicz was convicted of nine offenses, based on allegations that he harassed and physically assaulted his now-ex-wife, S.P., during the course of their acrimonious divorce and child custody dispute.
Unrelated Appeal – Supplemental Postconviction Relief
Paul Burroughs, pro se, appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Madison lawyers keeping an eye on state budget
Although the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently wrapped up its latest term, releasing its final decision for the period earlier this month and selecting which rule-change proposals it will hear next term, lawyers haven't necessarily taken their eyes off the Capitol.
Eighth Amendment Violation – Deliberate-Indifference
James Lewis, a Wisconsin prisoner, claimed in this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 that staff at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility violated the Eighth Amendment by delaying medical attention for a painful back condition and then using excessive force when eventually taking him to the hospital.
Abuse of Discretion – Disability Benefits
Vanprooyen points to the administrative law judge’s flawed credibility assessments of her and her fiancé and disregard for the opinions of her treating physicians, and notes that in finding her not credible the administrative law judge had overemphasized her daily activities—and equating daily activities with an ability to work can lead to reversal.
Court Error – Sentencing Guidelines
A naturalized U.S. citizen born in Pakistan named Murtaza Ali, who is the defendant in this case, took his three small children out of the U.S. without his wife’s knowledge, intending to take them to Pakistan.
Sufficiency of Plea and Evidence
This case arises from a series of incidents that occurred while Roberto Alamo, the plaintiff, was a Chicago firefighter.
Abuse of Discretion
National Power Corporation (“National Power”) seeks review of a Federal Aviation Ad‐ ministration Administrator’s (the “Administrator”) decision finding that National Power knowingly violated multiple hazardous material regulations (“HMRs”), and assessing a $66,000 civil penalty against it.
Court Error – Deportation – Removal
Ming Wei Chen, a lawful permanent resident originally from China, was ordered removed from the United States as an alien convicted of a controlled‐sub‐ stance crime, see 8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(2)(A)(i)(II).
16-3849 Gotoimoana Summers v. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security
Gotoimoana Summers appeals from the judgment of the district court affirming the Social Security Commissioner’s denial of her application for disability insurance benefits.
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