Election – Voter Intimidation and Coercion
This case comes before us on a bypass petition filed by the records custodian and chairman of the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission ("WERC"), James R. Scott. Scott appeals a decision of the circuit court that granted summary judgment to Madison Teachers, Inc. ("MTI") on its claim that the public records law was violated.
Judgment – Damages and Attorney’s Fees
In this eviction action, Gail Swaine appeals from the judgment of the circuit court. The circuit court awarded Swaine return of her security deposit and denied her claims for constructive eviction or rent abatement.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
John Terrell was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of third-degree sexual assault for sexual intercourse without consent and one count of exposing genitals.
Plea Withdrawal
Amanda Longley appeals the circuit court’s judgment convicting her of one count of disorderly conduct involving domestic abuse and one count of misdemeanor battery.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
David Walton appeals from a judgment of conviction for armed robbery, felony theft, and misdemeanor theft, all as party to a crime and as a repeater.
Insurance – Statutory Interpretation
Mario Johnson appeals the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment against Johnson and in favor of Zurich American Insurance Company of Illinois. Johnson argues that the circuit court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Zurich when the court concluded that Johnson’s injuries did not result from the “use” of an automobile within the meaning of the Zurich insurance policy.
Motion to Suppress – 6th Amendment
Steve Brown appeals a judgment of conviction entered after a jury found him guilty of repeated acts of sexual assault of the same child.
Ordinance Interpretation
In 2006, Green Valley Investments, LLC (Green Valley) opened Stars Cabaret (Stars), an adult cabaret offering nude entertainers, in knowing violation of the 2006 Winnebago County Town/County Zoning Ordinance (2006 ordinance) then in effect.
Statutory Interpretation
In this personal injury case, Rhonda L. Sell and Terry Sell appeal from a circuit court judgment dismissing on summary judgment their claims against Riverview Condominium Association, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Noel Follmer, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Lynn D. Drager d/b/a Handyman Innovated Services, and Society Insurance, a Mutual Company.
Worker’s Compensation Claim
The Labor & Industry Review Commission (Commission), Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Administration appeal from the circuit court’s reversal of the Commission’s decision denying Matthew O’Brien’s worker’s compensation claim.
OWI – Probable Cause
Dustin Willette appeals an order revoking his vehicle operating privilege based on his refusal to submit to chemical testing of his blood, contrary to WIS. STAT. § 343.305(9)(a).
Breach of Partnership Agreement
Thomas C. Wilkoski appeals the trial court’s order awarding damages to Scott Fisher, his former partner, for breach of their partnership agreement (the “agreement”).
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