Peissig v. Wisconsin Gas Co.

This case is before the court on certification to determine whether a finding of willful, wanton, or reckless behavior is necessary to award treble damages against public utilities in negligence actions pursuant to sec. 196.64, Stats. We affirm the decision of the circuit court that such a finding is not necessary under sec. 196.64. We reverse the decision of the circuit court, however, on the issue whether a joint offer of settlement from multiple plaintiffs entitles the plaintiffs to double costs and interest from the date of the settlement offer under sec. 807.01. All remaining issues…