Client Successes

Federal Lawsuit Dismissal

Obtained dismissal of federal lawsuit against County by resident claiming unlawful repossession of vehicles

Excessive Force

Obtained jury verdict in favor of Deputy Sheriff accused of excessive force

Dismissal – Federal Lawsuit – Liquor License

Obtained dismissal of federal lawsuit filed by tavern against City that refused to issue liquor license because of prior problems with its license

Dismissal – Federal Lawsuit – Confinement Conditions

Obtained dismissal of federal lawsuit filed by prisoner regarding conditions of confinement

Federal Due Process Rights

Successfully defended municipal employer where employee claimed a violation of federal due process rights

Worker Disability & Retaliation Claims

Obtained summary judgment in federal court, which was affirmed on appeal at Champlin v. Wonewoc-Center Sch. Dist., 2003 WL 2150938, on behalf of school district of former employee’s claim for failure to accommodate an alleged disability, while also obtaining no probable cause finding after hearing before Equal Rights Division on retaliation claim brought by same employee