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Madison police officer identified in fatal shooting
Wisconsin DOJ identifies Madison police officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson in the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz, which remains under state investigation.
Target sued over fatal water bead death of Wisconsin infant
A Wisconsin family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging Target failed to warn customers about dangerous water beads linked to their infant's death.
Wisconsin settles Waupun prison death lawsuit for $3.75M
Wisconsin will pay $3.75 million to settle a lawsuit over the 2024 death of inmate Donald Maier at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Wisconsin settles $10M PFAS lawsuit against Tyco
Wisconsin's DOJ reached a $10M settlement with Tyco Fire Products over PFAS contamination in Marinette, but some residents say the deal falls short.
Former prison lieutenant fined $500 in inmate death case
A Waupun Correctional Institution lieutenant received a $500 fine for failing to conduct a welfare check before a 2024 inmate death from dehydration and malnutrition.
Pabst liable under Wisconsin workplace safety law
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Pabst liable for asbestos exposure under the safe-place statute, awarding $2.3M in damages to a contractor’s estate.
Former Waupun prison guard convicted in inmate death case
Former Waupun Correctional officer Jamall Russell convicted of misdemeanors tied to inmate Donald Maier’s death from malnutrition and dehydration.
Waupun prison lieutenant pleads in inmate deaths
A former Waupun Correctional Institution lieutenant pleaded no contest to misdemeanors tied to two inmate deaths in Dodge County.
Father’s quest for justice ends after 13 years
After a 13-year legal fight, a Milwaukee father sees felony murder charges filed in his son’s death, with restorative justice and deferred prosecution at the center.
Niagara officer won’t be charged in fatal Marinette crash
Wisconsin DOJ says a Niagara police officer will not face charges after a fatal Marinette County traffic stop that killed a 57-year-old man.
Wisconsin family sues Tesla over fatal car fire
A Wisconsin family is suing Tesla, alleging design flaws in a Model S caused a deadly fire that trapped passengers after a 2024 crash near Madison.
Minnesota man sues Airbnb over fatal WI fire
A Minnesota man is suing Airbnb after a Juneau County cabin fire killed six family members, alleging the rental lacked proper fire safety measures.
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