Termination of Parental Rights
S.G.M. appeals orders of the Juneau County Circuit Court granting partial summary judgment in favor of the Juneau County Department of Human Services (the County) and orders terminating his parental rights to A.M., S.J.M., K.M., and R.M.
Eviction
This appeal raises the question of whether the circuit court properly denied Denice Morgan’s motion to redact her name from the record of this eviction action as reflected on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website after the eviction action was dismissed.
Restitution
Ryan Muth was convicted of a vehicular homicide. He appeals an order awarding restitution to relatives of the crash victim, making two alternative arguments
Insurance Claim – Liability
Joseph Grider, Kayden Sympson, Kendra Sympson, and the personal representative of the estate of Cassondra Sympson (collectively, the Sympsons) appeal orders of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of American Family Mutual Insurance Company and Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Sentence Credit
In these consolidated Racine County cases, Darla George appeals from judgments of conviction and from orders denying her WIS. STAT. RULE 809.30 (2017-18) postconviction motion seeking additional sentence credit and sentence modification.
Sentencing Modification
Pasko appeals from a judgment of conviction and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Mandamus Relief – Open Records
Scott Krug appeals from an order granting mandamus relief to Bill Lueders and ordering Krug to produce “electronic copies” of records Lueders sought through an open records request.
Statutory Interpretation
Town of Delafield appeals from the circuit court’s dismissal of a citation issued to Central Transport Kriewaldt for operating a semi-truck on a Town road in excess of the Town’s posted, seasonal weight restriction.
Unlawful-stop Claim
Courtney C. Brown appeals from a judgment of conviction for one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, in violation of WIS. STAT. § 961.41(1m)(cm)1r. (2017-18), as a repeater.
Foreclosure – Prima Facie
Patricia R. Stewart-Martin appeals the judgment in favor of HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Management Pass-Through Certificate, Series 2004-SCI (HSBC).
Court Error – Abuse of Discretion
This appeal arises from the consolidation of two cases filed by Menard, one in 2016 and one in 2017, challenging the City of Marinette’s (“the City”) 2016 and 2017 real estate tax assessments of Menard’s Marinette, Wisconsin store (“the Property”).
Court Error – Motion to Suppress
Eduardo Gabriel appeals from a judgment, entered upon his no-contest plea, convicting him on one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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