Straub v. American Bowling Congress

The plaintiff, Bill Straub, appeals from an order of the trial court granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants.

Straub brought this action against the American Bowling Congress (ABC), the Lincoln Bowling Association (LBA), and Rodger Florom, seeking equitable relief and special and general damages. Straub alleged that as a result of breach of contract and fraud and negligence on the part of the defendants, the defendants failed to recognize certain of Straub’s bowling achievements.

The ABC is an Illinois corporation with its offices located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a nonprofit,…