Abuse of Discretion – Contempt Motion
Robert J. Hutchinson, pro se, appeals an order of the circuit court denying his motion for contempt against Kohner Mann & Kailas SC, and The North River Insurance Co. (collectively, KMK), granting KMK’s motion for contempt against Robert Hutchinson, and barring Robert from filing additional motions relating to the case underlying this appeal.
Extraneous Information – Prejudicial Effect on Jury
Brittany S. Baier appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, contrary to WIS. STAT. §§ 940.01(1)(a) and 941.29(1m)(a) (2015-16).
Damages and Attorney Fees
Sanimax LLC appeals a judgment awarding money damages and attorney’s fees to Blue Honey Bio-Fuels, Inc., and Coulee Region Bio-Fuels, LLC.
Due Process Violation
Thor Jepsen appeals from a judgment of conviction, following his plea of no contest to third-degree sexual assault, and an order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Motion to Suppress Confession
This case—which is before us for the second time— requires us to determine whether the circuit court properly granted Adam Vice’s motion to suppress his confession to sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Winston B. Eison, pro se, appeals an order denying the motion he filed pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18).
Court Error – Fee Waiver
Chase Boruch, pro se, appeals an order denying his motion to waive the fees associated with the preparation of certain transcripts he requested to facilitate an appeal of an order denying his motion for postconviction relief under WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2017-18).
Plea Withdrawal
Alfred L. Cross pled guilty to five counts of bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1344(1).
Abuse of Discretion – 8th Amendment Violation
Plaintiff Randy McCaa is a Wisconsin prisoner who alleges that prison officials violated his Eighth Amendment rights by responding with deliberate indifference to his threats to commit suicide or to harm himself in other ways.
Immigration – Removal Order
Carlos Alvarez‐Espino entered the United States illegally in 1996, settled in Chicago, but later ran into legal trouble and came to the attention of immigration enforcement.
Prisoner – ADA Violation
Scott Hildreth, an inmate at an Illinois maximum-security prison, suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
Defense Preclusion
This case arises from protracted litigation between petitioners Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc., and others (collectively Lucky Brand) and respondent Marcel Fashions Group, Inc. (Marcel).
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