Abuse of Discretion – Expert Witness
Anushree Mehrotra and Himanshu Sharma (collectively, the Sharmas) appeal from an order granting summary judgment to Robert Krecak.
Termination of Parental Rights
Z.J. appeals the orders terminating her parental rights to her four biological children.
Termination of Parental Rights
A.L.M. appeals the orders terminating his parental rights to three of his children, S.-L.E.M., S.M.M., and D.G-H. A.L.M. contends that there was insufficient evidence for the circuit court to determine that termination was in the children’s best interests and that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in terminating his parental rights.
Insurance Claim – Coverage
This case concerns an insurance coverage dispute regarding three excess liability insurance policies issued to Superior Water, Light and Power Company (Superior Water) in 1970 by a host of insurance companies (collectively, the London Market Insurers (LMI)).
ALJ Error – Extended Supervision
Brian Fisher appeals a circuit court decision on certiorari review, affirming a Wisconsin Department of Hearings and Appeals’ (the Department) decision affirming an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) decision revoking Fisher’s extended supervision.
Claim Preclusion
Eagle Cove Camp & Conference Center, Inc., and Arthur, Wesley, and Randall Jaros, as trustees of various family trusts (collectively, “Eagle Cove”), appeal an order dismissing their claims asserting various violations of their rights under the Wisconsin Constitution.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Joseph Pamonicutt appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdict, convicting him of one count of aggravated battery and one count of burglary of a building or dwelling, both counts as a party to the crime.
Sentencing Guidelines
Appellant Adrian Grisanti was convicted of child-pornography offenses and destruction of evidence.
Breach of Contract – Health-care Benefits
Defendant Signode Industrial Group LLC assumed an obligation to pay health-care benefits to a group of retired steelworkers and their families.
ACCA Violation
On January 23, 2018, the Government filed a single-count indictment against Jeremy Glispie for being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
Deborah Amling and her husband Robert sued Harrow Industries and other businesses in an Illinois state court for causing Robert to develop mesothelioma by exposing him to asbestos.
Motion to Suppress – Warrantless Search
The petitioner, Roy S. Anderson ("Anderson"), seeks review of an unpublished, per curiam decision of the court of appeals affirming both his judgment of conviction and the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.
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