Monday, September 24, 2018

Oral Argument Day

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin will hold oral arguments on three cases today.

State v. C.L.K. will examine whether the circuit court erred in directing a verdict in favor of the State in a termination of parental rights trial, and whether such an error is structural or harmless.  The Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court's order directing verdict in favor of the state.  The Court of Appeals decision can be found here.

Michael Englehardt v. City of New Berlin will examine whether the City of New Berlin is entitled to governmental immunity for the tragic death of a child at a swimming pool during a summer camp outing with the City of New Berlin Parks and Recreation Department.  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage of the Court of Appeals decision, which reversed the circuit court decision, and sided with the City of New Berlin can be found here.

Milwaukee District Council 48 v. Milwaukee County will examine whether certain Milwaukee County employees, represented by District Council 48, were covered by a collective bargaining at the time a Milwaukee County ordinance that made those employees eligible for certain retirement benefits.  The Court of Appeals decision, which affirmed the Milwaukee County Circuit Court decision granting summary judgment in favor of Milwaukee District Council 48, can be found here.  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage of the court of appeals decision can be found here.

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Oral Argument Day

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral argument on three cases today. Hausserman v. BBE involves the challenge to a decision of the Wi...