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New Glarus Brewing CEO files defamation lawsuit against Middleton law firm
The CEO of New Glarus Brewing has filed a defamation lawsuit against the law firm representing three shareholders who accuse her of cutting them out of profits from the popular craft beer maker.
Wrestling coach files wrongful termination lawsuit
A former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling coach is suing the athletic director and former chancellor for wrongful termination and defamation.
Court rules for airline in pilot defamation claim
Ruling that airlines have broad immunity from lawsuits under a post-9/11 security law, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a $1.4 million defamation judgment awarded to a pilot who was reported by his employer as mentally unstable and potentially armed.
Justices hear dispute between airline, pilot (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court questioned Monday whether a Wisconsin airline can be held liable for reporting one of its pilots as mentally unstable and potentially armed. Federal authorities pulled the pilot off a flight on which he was a passenger, but found no cause for concern.
High court will review dispute between airline, pilot
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a $1.24 million defamation judgment against a Wisconsin airline that reported one of its pilots as mentally unstable and caused him to be arrested.
LEGAL CENTS: Online reviews require diligent management
What would you do if someone called you “a real tool” on Avvo?
Critical online reviews can carry legal risks
A Minnesota doctor took offense when a patient's son posted critical remarks about him on some rate-your-doctor websites, including a comment by a nurse who purportedly called the physician "a real tool."
Appeals court: Woman abused process in sex offender fight (UPDATE)
A state appeals court says a Grafton woman abused the legal process when she filed a complaint against a sex offender's family.
Wis. holistic healer wins $1 million defamation award
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for a Twin Cities television station says a $1 million defamation award will be appealed. A Dakota County jury awarded a holistic healer from Hudson, Wis., compensatory damages in a 2009 story aired by KSTP-TV about the woman’s treatment of a patient. The case involves naturopathy as an alternative to […]
Minnesota CEO receives $4M award for defamation
By Patrick Thornton Dolan Media Newswires A recent $4 million arbitration award in favor of a Minnesota man who was terminated from the company he founded highlights how important it is for a board of directors to be certain of what they say about former employees and to follow employment agreements to the letter. The […]
2010AP1992 Anderson v. Hebert
Torts Defamation; workers compensation The Worker’s Compensation Act is not the exclusive remedy when an employer defames a former employee. “The County also contends Wisconsin courts have applied the exclusive remedy provision to bar claims arising from post-termination injuries other than defamation. The County principally relies on Pederson & Voechting v. Kromrey, 201 Wis. 599, [&hellip[...]
2010AP489 Krans v. Wicklund, et al.
Torts Defamation; limited purpose public figures Thomas Krans appeals a summary judgment order dismissing his defamation claims against Robert Wicklund and Dennis Newingham. Krans contends that there are genuine issues of material fact as to whether a pamphlet authored and distributed by Wicklund and Newingham at an Aurora town board meeting contained statements defamatory to […]
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