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Wisconsin Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $3.7M for Infection Misdiagnosis

A Wisconsin jury has awarded $3.7 million to the family of a man who died after a doctor’s office misdiagnosed a fungal infection as pneumonia.

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Extendicare Nursing Home Lawsuit Over False Advertising Dismissed

A class action lawsuit over the quality of care at Extendicare nursing homes in Wisconsin, which alleged that the nursing home operator placed profits over patient care by admitting residents that they were not properly equipped to handle, has been dismissed by a judge in Millwaukee County Circuit Court. It is the third such [...]

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Wisconsin Lead Paint Lawsuits Against Manufacturers Rejected by Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected arguments that the dangers of lead in lead paint constitute a defective product design, effectively shutting the door on product liability lawsuits in the state against paint manufacturers by those who suffer from lead poisoning.

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Wisconsin Mesothelioma Lawsuits May Be Impacted by State Budget Bill

Legislation being fast tracked through the Wisconsin legislature may deny some individuals who developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure the ability to pursue compensation for their injuries.

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Wisconsin Malpractice Settlement of $17.3M for Brain Damaged Girl

The family of an 8 year old girl who was left brain damaged after a her surgeon negligently misused a medical device during the removal of her spleen, will receive a $17.3 million settlement from the Wisconsin medical malpractice compensation fund.

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Amusement Park Swing Ride Lawsuit Settled Over Teen Death

A Wisconsin wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 16 year old girl who fell 50 feet to her death in a 2007 amusement park swing accident, was settled last week for $1 million.