Recreational Immunity
In anticipation of annual hunting seasons beginning in 2009, each summer Robin Stibb would affix a tree stand that he owned to a tree on land owned by his parents.
Due Process Violation
Isaac Kinuthia, appearing pro se, appeals a parking citation he received in the City of Waukesha.
Abuse of Discretion – Breach of Lease
Devonzell Hollingsworth d/b/a/ Crab It Your Way (“Hollingsworth”) appeals a judgment by the trial court for a writ of restitution of premises leased by Hollingsworth and owned by Chalet at the River, LLC (the “Chalet”).
Abuse of Discretion – Exclusion of Evidence
Michael Parks appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of three counts of first-degree sexual assault.
Nuisance Claim – Intrusion and Trespass Exception
Shaun Koenig appeals an order concluding that he trespassed on land owned by Dale Aldrich, Donald Aldrich, Jeffrey Aldrich, and Timothy Aldrich (collectively, “the Aldriches”), and that the removal of a fence erected by the Aldriches was not warranted. Koenig argues there should be a trespass exception for his intrusion into the immediate airspace above the Aldriches’ property.
Tax Deductions – Bad Debts
For more than a decade, Ron Van Den Heuvel received cash payments from VHC, a company founded by his father and owned by his family.
Class Action – Objector Blackmail
We address here a recurring problem in class-action litigation known colloquially as “objector blackmail.”
EEOC Claim – Retaliation
Frank Pierri was a chemist for Medline Industries. Initially, he did well at the company, but problems arose after he asked for accommodations to enable him to take care of his ailing grandfather.
Injunctive Relief – Medicaid Programs
Federal law prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, and in furtherance of that goal, it requires states to administer public programs “in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities.”
Statutory Interpretation – Illinois Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Act
At a road construction site in Madison County, Illinois, a flagger abruptly turned his sign from “SLOW” to “STOP.”
Abuse of Discretion – Summary Judgment and Sanctions
When her teaching contract with Madison Area Technical College was not renewed, Taysheedra Allen-Noll sued her former employer alleging racial discrimination and harassment.
Insurance Claim – Jurisdiction
Most appellate opinions try to answer questions of law. This opinion is an exception.
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