Wisconsin Supreme Court, 2016

69 opinions

In the matter of the mental commitment of Christopher S.: Winnebago County, Petitioner-Respondent, v. Christopher S., Respondent-Appellant 2016-01-05
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Brett W. Dumstrey, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-01-15
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Melisa Valadez, Defendant-Appellant 2016-01-28
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Walter W. Stern, III, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Walter W. Stern, III, Respondent 2016-02-04
Hoffer Properties, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, v. State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, Defendant-Respondent 2016-02-04
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Patrick A. Callahan, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Patrick A. Callahan, Respondent 2016-02-10
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Charles V. Matalonis, Defendant-Appellant 2016-02-10
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Michael J. Hicks, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant-Respondent, v. Michael J. Hicks, Respondent-Appellant 2016-02-17
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Andy J. Parisi, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-02-24
Kenneth C. Burgraff, Sr. and Linda Burgraff, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Menard, Inc., Defendant-Appellant-Cross Petitioner, Millers First Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent-Petitioner, Walmart Stores, Inc. Associates Health and Welfare Plan, Defendant 2016-02-24
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Stuart F. Roitburd, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Stuart F. Roitburd, Respondent 2016-02-26
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Stuart F. Roitburd, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Stuart F. Roitburd, Respondent 2016-02-26
United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 1473, Dennis A. Warne, Charles R. Seeley and Pamela Collins, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Hormel Foods Corporation, Defendant-Appellant 2016-03-01
Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Nebraska Cultures of California, Inc. and Evanston Insurance Company, Defendants, Jeneil Biotech, Inc., Defendant-Appellant, The Netherlands Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent-Petitioner; Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Nebraska Cultures of California, Inc., Defendant-Appellant, Jeneil Biotech, Inc. and The Netherlands Insurance Company, Defendants, Evanston Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent-Petitioner 2016-03-01
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against John O. Waters, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. John O. Waters, Respondent 2016-03-09
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Patrick K. Tourville, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-03-15
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Thor Templin, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Thor Templin, Respondent 2016-03-29
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Leonard G. Adent, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Leonard G. Adent, Respondent 2016-03-29
Patti J. Roberts and David Roberts, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Petitioners, v. T.H.E. Insurance Company, Sundog Ballooning, LLC, Kerry M. Hanson and Jodi L. Hanson, Defendants-Respondents, Dean Health Plan, Inc., Defendant 2016-03-30
In re the marriage of: Nancy M. Meister and Jay E. Meister: S. A. M., A. L. M., O. M. M. and J. E. M., minors, by their guardian ad litem, Jennifer Weber, Appellants-Petitioners, v. Nancy M. Meister, Respondent 2016-04-07
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Jimmie Lee Smith, Defendant-Appellant 2016-04-07
Yasmine Clark a Minor, by her Guardian ad Litem, Susan M. Gramling, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. American Cyanamid Company, Armstrong Containers. Inc., E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company, Atlantic Richfield Company and The Sherwin-Williams Company, Defendants-Appellants, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and NL Industries, Inc., Defendants 2016-04-15
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Bradford A. Borman, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Bradford A. Borman, Respondent 2016-04-15
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. James Elvin Lagrone, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-04-22
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against James M. Schoenecker, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. James M. Schoenecker, Respondent 2016-04-22
Walworth State Bank, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Abbey Springs Condominium Association, Inc. and Abbey Springs, Inc., Defendants-Appellants 2016-04-29
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Michael J. Hicks, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Michael J. Hicks, Respondent 2016-04-29
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Marc G. Kurzman, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Marc G. Kurzman, Respondent 2016-05-10
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Edward W. Matchett, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Edward W. Matchett, Respondent 2016-05-10
Cheryl M. Sorenson, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Richard A. Batchelder, Defendant-Appellant, United Healthcare Insurance Company, Defendant 2016-05-12
In re the termination of parental rights to Matthew D., a person under the age of 18: St. Croix County Department of Health and Human Services, Petitioner-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Michael D., Respondent, Juanita A., Respondent-Appellant 2016-05-12
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Raymond M. Clark, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Raymond M. Clark, Respondent 2016-05-17
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against James E. Gatzke, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. James E. Gatzke, Respondent 2016-05-17
Peggy Z. Coyne, Mary Bell, Mark W. Taylor, Corey Otis, Marie K. Stangel, Jane Weidner and Kristin A. Voss, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. Scott Walker and Scott Neitzel, Defendants-Appellants-Petitioners, Anthony Evers, Defendant-Respondent 2016-05-18
In the Matter of the Bar Admission of Joshua E. Jarrett Joshua E. Jarrett, Petitioner, v. Board of Bar Examiners, Respondent 2016-05-18
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Charles A. Boyle, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Charles A. Boyle, Respondent 2016-05-18
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Stephen LeMere, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-05-20
Albert D. Moustakis, Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, v. State of Wisconsin Department of Justice, Defendant-Respondent, Steven M. Lucareli, Intervenor 2016-05-20
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against James G. Moldenhauer, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. James G. Moldenhauer, Respondent 2016-05-24
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Luis C. Salinas, Defendant-Appellant 2016-05-26
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Matthew S. MacLean, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Matthew S. MacLean, Respondent 2016-06-03
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Richard J. Sulla, Defendant-Appellant 2016-06-14
James A. Black, Glen J. Podlesnik and Steven J. Van Erden, Plaintiffs-Respondents-Petitioners, Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 215, Intervenor-Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, Milwaukee Police Association and Michael V. Crivello, Plaintiffs-Respondents-Cross-Appellants-Petitioners, v. City of Milwaukee, Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Respondent 2016-06-23
John Doe 56, John Doe 57, a minor and Parents of John Does 56 and 57, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Petitioners, v. Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire Clinic, Inc., David A. Van de Loo, M.D., ProAssurance Casualty Co. and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, Defendants-Respondents 2016-06-23
Prince Corporation, Plaintiff-Intervenor-Respondent, v. James N. Vandenberg, Defendant, Van De Hey Real Estate, LLC, Garnishee-Defendant-Cross Claimant-Respondent; Sharon Kempen, Sandra Schmit and Mark Vandenberg, Intervenors-Cross-Claim Defendants-Third-Party Plaintiffs-Appellants-Petitioners, v. BMO Harris Bank (f/k/a M&I Marshall & Ilsley) and State of Wisconsin, Third-Party Defendants, Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Third-Party Defendant-Respondent 2016-06-23
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Rory A. McKellips, Defendant-Appellant 2016-06-28
Fontana Builders, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, Anchorbank, FSB, Intervening Plaintiff-Co-Appellant-Petitioner, v. Assurance Company of America, Defendant-Respondent 2016-06-29
David M. Marks, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Houston Casualty Company, Defendant-Respondent-Cross-Appellant, Bedford Underwriters, Ltd., Defendant-Respondent 2016-06-30
Water Well Solutions Service Group Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, v. Consolidated Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent 2016-06-30
In the Matter of Medical Incapacity Proceedings Against Godfrey Y. Muwonge, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant-Respondent, v. Godfrey Y. Muwonge, Respondent-Appellant 2016-07-01
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Mastella L. Jackson, Defendant-Respondent-Petitioner 2016-07-01
Sonja Blake, Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, v. Debra Jossart, Kerry Milkie and Racine County Human Services Department, Defendants, Department of Children and Families and Eloise Anderson, Defendants-Respondents 2016-07-06
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Leopoldo R. Salas Gayton, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-07-06
Dennis D. Dufour, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Respondent, v. Progressive Classic Insurance Company and Milwaukee Painters Local Union 781 Health Fund, Defendants, Dairyland Insurance Company, Defendant-Respondent-Cross-Appellant-Petitioner 2016-07-06
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Jane A. Edgar, Attorney at Law: Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility, Complainant, v. Jane A. Edgar, Respondent-Appellant. In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Jane A. Edgar, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Jane A. Edgar, Respondent-Appellant 2016-07-08
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against William J. Spangler, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. William J. Spangler, Respondent 2016-07-08
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Peter J. Kovac, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Peter J. Kovac, Respondent 2016-07-08
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent-Petitioner, v. Timothy L. Finley, Jr., Defendant-Appellant 2016-07-12
Lands End, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellant, v. City of Dodgeville, Defendant-Respondent 2016-07-12
City of Eau Claire, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Melissa M. Booth, n/k/a Melissa M. Booth Britton, Defendant-Respondent 2016-07-12
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Appellant-Petitioner, v. Patrick J. Lynch, Defendant-Respondent 2016-07-13
State of Wisconsin ex rel. Aman Singh, Petitioner-Appellant-Petitioner, v. Paul Kemper, Warden, Racine Correctional Institution, Respondent-Respondent-Cross Petitioner 2016-07-13
State of Wisconsin, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Eric L. Loomis, Defendant-Appellant 2016-07-13
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Othman M. Atta, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Othman M. Atta, Respondent 2016-07-14
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against John Kenyatta Riley, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant-Respondent, v. John Kenyatta Riley, Respondent-Appellant 2016-07-15
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Scott E. Selmer, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Scott E. Selmer, Respondent 2016-07-15
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Diane R. Caspari, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Diane R. Caspari, Respondent 2016-07-19
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Mary K. Biester, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Mary K. Biester, Respondent 2016-07-22
In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against Matthew H. Marx, Attorney at Law: Office of Lawyer Regulation, Complainant, v. Matthew H. Marx, Respondent 2016-07-22