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Court Authority – Sanctions
Central Bank appeals judgments awarding Viking Electric Supply, Inc. (Viking) and J.H. Larson Electrical Company (Larson) the reasonable costs and attorney fees they incurred as a result of Central Bank proffering false affidavits during this litigation.
Statutory Interpretation
American International South Insurance Company (AISIC) appeals an order granting plaintiffs’ summary judgment motion and ordering AISIC to pay $684,499.14 in interest on its delayed payment on the underlying claim in this case.
Monetary Damages – Court Error – Indemnification
Millis Transfer, Inc. (Millis) and its insurer, Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich), appeal a summary judgment awarding money damages in favor of MillerCoors LLC (MillerCoors).
Court Error – Admission of Evidence
Shawn Forgue appeals the judgment of conviction entered after a jury verdict finding Forgue guilty of misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse) and misdemeanor disorderly conduct (domestic abuse), and the order of restitution.
Breach of Contract – Waiver of Claims
Terry Sullivan appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Family Life Insurance Company, and American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin (collectively, American Family).
Power of Attorney Breach – Time-Barred Claims
Michael Coyle, Jacqueline Coyle, Jon Coyle, and Amanda Coyle are the children of Hubert Coyle, who died in 2007. After Hubert died, the Siblings sued Amanda, alleging that she had, between 1996 and 2007, engaged in identified wrongful acts that reduced the value of Hubert’s estate, and, thereby, reduced the shares of the estate bequeathed to the Siblings in Hubert’s will.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
The State appeals from an order of the circuit court which, after a Machner hearing, vacated the judgment of conviction finding Anthony R. Pico guilty of first-degree sexual assault and ordered a new trial based on Pico having received ineffective assistance of counsel at trial.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty – Statute of Limitations
Michael Trewin, pro se, appeals a judgment granting Darryel and Mary Hearley rescission of a 2005 conveyance of real property to Trewin, based on Trewin’s breach of his fiduciary duties as the Hearleys’ attorney.
Personal Injury – Co-employee immunity
Nancy Fitzgerald appeals a summary judgment dismissing her personal injury action against Karen Capezza and Secura Insurance Companies.
Sentencing – Judge Bias
John Phillips, Sr., appeals a judgment of conviction for threatening a judge and identity theft, as well as an order denying his postconviction motion.
Spousal Maintenance
John F. Kastner appeals from a judgment of divorce, in which the circuit court struck John’s contest posture with regard to his request for property division and maintenance because John failed to comply with discovery demands.
Sentence Modification – Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
Timothy Stewart, pro se, appeals a judgment of conviction and an order denying postconviction relief.
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