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Frivolous Appeal – Failure to Prosecute
Steven R. Schmidt, pro se, appeals an order that dismissed his personal injury suit for failure to prosecute.
Court Error – Suppression Motion Denied
Jimmane Pittman appeals a criminal judgment that convicted him of one felony and two misdemeanor charges.
Court Error – Sufficiency of Evidence
Milton Warren appeals two related judgments convicting him of being party to the crime of possession with intent to deliver more than 50 grams of heroin, a second or subsequent offense of possession of THC, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Denial of Post-verdict Motions
Dean Health Systems, Inc., terminated the employment of physician-employee Donald Bukstein “without cause,” pursuant to an “at-will” provision in a written employment agreement between Dean and Bukstein. Bukstein sued Dean for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing in connection with the termination.
Violation of Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses
Adams Outdoor Advertising Limited Partnership (“Adams”) appeals a summary judgment in favor of the City of Madison (“the City”).
Court Error – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Clarence Taylor appeals a judgment of conviction for armed robbery as party to a crime and an order denying postconviction relief.
Court Error – Jury Instructions and Sufficiency of Evidence
While he was attending a house party in Rockford, Illinois, Andrei Byrd engaged in conduct that led to his arrest by local police on a charge of assault under Illinois criminal law.
Court Error – Sentencing and Warrantless Evidence
Patrick H. Dalton appeals from a judgment of conviction entered following his plea of no contest to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, as a second offense, and operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license.
Court Error – Sentencing
Marnie L. Coutino appeals from a judgment of conviction for disorderly conduct and a postconviction order denying her relief from that judgment based on her contention that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in sentencing her.
Malicious Prosecution Cause of Action
Judith M. Tutkowski commenced this action for malicious prosecution and abuse of process against James A. Rudesill, Attorney Andrew J. Niebler, and Niebler, Pyzyk, Roth & Carrig, Niebler’s law firm (collectively, the defendants).
Reconsideration and Request for Sanctions
In these consolidated cases, Team Property Management, LLC (Team) appeals from an order granting summary judgment to Thomas Diedrich and vacating a default judgment against Jonathon Diedrich in a small claims lawsuit and an order denying Team’s motion for reconsideration and request for sanctions.
Court Error – Evidentiary Hearing
Sarah E. Sheppard appeals from an order of the circuit court affirming its decision to find her in contempt.
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