Wisconsin Libel Law

Kevin E. Mathewson v. Raymond Karim Roberts

Kenosha, Wisconsin personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on a defamation theory. Kevin Matthewson, a former alder and blogger, sued Raymond Roberts on a defamation theory claiming that Roberts used social media to repeatedly describe him as a racist with white nationalist connections. He claimed that the posts endangered his family by pushing his address. <... More...

$0 (07-14-2023 - WI)

Bradley DeBraska, Sr. v. Quad Graphics, Inc, Milwaukee Magazine and Kurt Chandler

Quad Graphics, Inc., Milwaukee Magazine, and Kurt Chandler (unless otherwise specified, collectively referred to as Quad), appeal from an order denying their motion for judgment on the pleadings.1 Quad filed a petition for leave to appeal the order, which we granted. ¶2 Quad argues that Bradley DeBraska, Sr.'s retraction demand failed to satisfy the conditions precedent to commencing an ac... More...

$0 (01-21-2009 - WI)

Vincent R. Biskupic v. Stacey Cicero, et al.

Vincent Biskupic is a former Outagamie County District Attorney and an unsuccessful candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General. He claims he was defamed by a newspaper article published by the Shawano Leader in August 2004. The article incorrectly stated Biskupic had been involved in bribery and graft. 2 Biskupic sued eight defendants, including the Leader, several of its employees, ... More...

$0 (06-17-2008 - WI)

James R. Donohoo v. Action Wisconsin, Inc. and Christopher Ott

The petitioners, Action Wisconsin, Inc., and Christopher Ott, seek review of an unpublished court of appeals decision reversing a circuit court judgment that required attorney James R. Donohoo to pay costs and attorney fees for filing and maintaining a defamation lawsuit that was frivolous.[1] The defamation lawsuit was commenced in response to a press release issued by Action Wisconsin. 2... More...

$0 (06-17-2008 - WI)

<a href="http://www.wicourts.gov/html/ca/02/02-1916.htm" target="_new=">Wisconsin Seafood Company v. David P. Fisher</a>

1. PER CURIAM. Wisconsin Seafood Company, Inc., and BJK, Ltd., (Seafood) appeal a summary judgment dismissing its claims against Douglas Farah and Meat Processors of Green Bay, Inc., arising out of a breach of a noncompete agreement by MPI's employee, David Fisher. Seafood argues that the trial court erroneously interpreted the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment as a stipulation of fac... More...

$0 (03-18-2003 - WI)