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Civil Digest

Nov 26, 2018

Sentencing Guidelines

This is a case of one tragedy begetting another.

Nov 26, 2018

Abuse of Discretion – Class Action Certification

When Archie Beaton’s laptop started misbehaving, he looked for an at‐home fix. An internet search turned up a product from SpeedyPC Software (“Speedy”) that offered both a diagnosis and a cure.

Nov 26, 2018

EEOC Claim – Discrimination

Alfredo Abrego, a former dental assistant at a Veterans Affairs (“VA”) dental clinic, brought an employment discrimination action pursuant to Title VII against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (the “Secretary”).

Nov 26, 2018

Respondeat Superior Claim – Negligence Claim

Rebecca Zander filed negligence claims against John Buncich, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Lake County, Indiana, as well as intentional tort and civil rights claims against deputy sheriff Samuel Orlich, Jr. The District Court had jurisdiction over Zander’s action for damages for Orlich’s violation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1[...]

Nov 26, 2018

Sentencing Guidelines

Near the end of his jury trial, Keith Austin pleaded guilty to three counts of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and obstruction of justice.

Nov 26, 2018

Enforcement – Negotiable Notes

In 2007 Tissue Technology and some affiliated entities, which the parties call the OFTI Group, sold a tissue mill in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to ST Paper, LLC, which is controlled by Tak Investments.

Nov 26, 2018

Estate – Fourth Amendment Violation – Qualified Immunity

On December 13, 2013, Daniel Martin was arrested for drunk driving and taken to the jail in Clay County, Indiana.

Nov 14, 2018

Attorney Disciplinary Hearing

We review the report filed by Referee Kim M. Peterson, adopting a stipulation between the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) and Attorney Thomas R. Napierala.

Nov 14, 2018

Property Dispute – Ownership – Reimbursement of Litigation Costs

This appeal involves a dispute between Douglas Larson and FLS, LLP (collectively, “Larson”), a Sunset Condominiums owner, and the Sunset Condominiums at Northern Bay Owners Association (the Owners Association).

Nov 14, 2018

Insurance Claim – Breach of Contract

In June 2015, a tornado damaged a barn owned by Chris and Gary Stelpflug.

Nov 14, 2018

Insurance Claim – Medical Expenses

Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Inc. issues group health insurance plans, and American Family issues automobile insurance policies, in Wisconsin.

Nov 14, 2018

Sufficiency of Evidence

Jacki L. Rickerman appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of a controlled substance.

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