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.
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”).
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[...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Insurance Claim – Breach of Contract
In June 2015, a tornado damaged a barn owned by Chris and Gary Stelpflug.
Insurance Claim – Medical Expenses
Security Health Plan of Wisconsin Inc. issues group health insurance plans, and American Family issues automobile insurance policies, in Wisconsin.
Sufficiency of Evidence
Jacki L. Rickerman appeals a judgment of conviction for first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of a controlled substance.
Legal News
- Former law enforcement praise state’s response brief in Steven Avery case
- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
- Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress
- Republicans file lawsuit challenging Evers’s partial vetoes to literacy bill
- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
WLJ People
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