A civil-liability exemption in state Republicans’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic was the subject of testimony for and against the newly proposed bill. Rep. Robin Vos, the Republican Speaker of the House, introduced the GOP’s Assembly Bill 1 on Monday. It outlines a number of state government actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including giving the Legislature control over future federal ...
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State Supreme Court to weigh in on government immunity dispute
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will be weighing in on a case that could clarify when immunity kicks in for contractors working on a government project.
Read More »BENCH BLOG: Immunity for aid when there’s a drug overdose
The Court of Appeals examined immunity from prosecution for a person who aids someone who appears to be suffering from a drug overdose. In the process, the opinion in State v. Williams offered a raw glimpse into the drug subculture.
Read More »A crawl space too small
My job, like any Wisconsin trial lawyer, is to make sure safety rules are followed. That means if you are injured or a loved one is injured because of someone else's carelessness, shortcuts, or cover-up of a problem, we're here to help you.
Read More »Appeals judges ask justices to consider emergency responder immunity (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals is seeking state Supreme Court review of liability for cases involving an emergency responder who runs a red light on the way to a scene.
Read More »Criminal Procedure — immunity
11-1369 U.S. v. Stadfeld
Read More »Appeals court says Scocos lawsuit can continue
A Wisconsin appeals court says a lawsuit that former Veterans Affairs Secretary John Scocos filed against the state may continue.
Read More »US Supreme Court: Agents immune from retaliatory arrest suit
Secret Service agents are protected by qualified immunity from being sued for retaliatory arrest where it was not clearly established that an arrest supported by probable cause could violate the First Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Read More »13th person granted immunity in John Doe case
A 13th person has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against six people close to Gov. Scott Walker.
Read More »Torts — immunity
2011AP359 Estate of Hammersley v. Wisconsin County Mut. Ins. Corp.
Read More »In immunity, court lacks jurisdiction
A prosecutor's absolute immunity defense cannot be decided without first deciding whether there was probable cause against the plaintiff.
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