A legal publication recently noted the efforts in Wisconsin to defeat a number of provisions that would have greatly expanded liability and increased litigation. Continue reading “Wisconsin’s Efforts in Defeating Contributory Negligence Provisions Discussed in National Publication”
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Bill Would Prohibit Employment Discrimination Based on Credit Report
On Thursday, August 27 (10:00 a.m. – 415 NW, State Capitol) the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development will hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 367. Continue reading “Bill Would Prohibit Employment Discrimination Based on Credit Report”
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Seek Tax Break
According to PointofLaw.com, plaintiffs’ attorneys are seeking a $1.6 billion federal tax break for contingent-fee lawyers that would allow them deduct expenses as made, rather than in the year of settling a suit. Continue reading “Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Seek Tax Break”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on Medical Malpractice Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today in a 6-0 opinion (Justice Annette Zielger did not participate) reversed a lower court decision that dismissed a medical malpractice claim against an emergency room physician. Continue reading “Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on Medical Malpractice Case”
Wisconsin Supreme Court: No Right to Jury Trial under Wisconsin’s Family or Medical Leave Act
In another decision handed down on July 17, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled (5-2) ruled that the Wisconsin Family or Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) does not grant a right to jury civil trial in an action to recover damages. Continue reading “Wisconsin Supreme Court: No Right to Jury Trial under Wisconsin’s Family or Medical Leave Act”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on Lemon Law
On July 17, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a consumer who brings a claim under Wisconsin’s Lemon Law, who then decides to purchase the defective vehicle, is not entitled to recover the amount the purchase price. Continue reading “Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on Lemon Law”
Strict Products Liability Claim Rejected by High Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on July 14 issued a decision (4-2) affirming an appeal from a lower court that Deer & Company was not liable under strict products liability for an injury caused to a bystander. Continue reading “Strict Products Liability Claim Rejected by High Court”
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Lead Pigment Design Defect Claim
By Jim Hough
On July 14, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that the circuit court in Milwaukee correctly concluded that the plaintiff’s complaint failed to state a claim of defective design of white lead carbonate pigment ultimately used in paint and coatings. The ruling upheld the dismissal of design defect claims in a suit alleging that certain manufacturers are liable under theories of strict (product) liability and negligence. Continue reading “Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Lead Pigment Design Defect Claim”
Budget Bill Agreement Reached
After months of debating the 2009-11 budget bill (AB 75), the budget is about to be passed and signed into law. Continue reading “Budget Bill Agreement Reached”