Legal News & Articles
Scheduling Order Required Adjuster’s Attendance
A word of caution, if the scheduling order requires that a party participate in person at a mediation, the insurer must send a person to the mediation.
Statutory Changes Regarding Medical Expenses
While the Governor's latest budget contained many sweeping changes, a small change in one hearsay exception will have a broad impact on litigation. The newest exception creates a presumption concerning medical bills under the existing exception to healthcare provider records.
Don’t Know Much Biology
The teacher did not heed her own advice in any of the three classes that followed. Nor did she change her general lab safety instructions. She continued to conduct the classes as if the injuries had never occurred.
Too Much Crack
In order to proceed with a safe place claim, the plaintiff must show that (1) there was an unsafe condition associated with the structure, (2) the unsafe condition caused the plaintiff's injury, and (3) the defendants had either actual or constructive notice of the unsafe condition before the injury occurred.
Employer Not Liable for Employee’s “Bizarre and Unexpected” Conduct
Should the court consider whether the defendant's actions constituted a breach of the duty of ordinary care? Or, should it evaluate whether the defendant had a duty under the circumstances of the case?
Resident Could Not Give Himself Permission
John came home from work and fell asleep. Without permission, Bryan took the Mercury and went out with friends. Bryan lost control of the Mercury and hit a building. One of the passengers was killed.
Son Not Covered Under Father’s Business Auto Policy
The Wisconsin Supreme Court found that a father's business auto policy did not provide underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage for his son.
