Legal Opinion
Wischer v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided September 30, 2003No. 01-0724, 01-1031 and 01-2486PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WEDEMEYER, EJ.
¶ 1. This case involves three consolidated cases in the so-called "Miller Fark" appeals.1 Although the cases underlying this consolidated appeal present many issues of varying complexity, there is one dispositive issue: whether, based on the facts as conceded by the plaintiffs, the $94,000,000 punitive-damage award is contrary to the calls of Wis. Stat. § 895.85(3) (1999-2000).2 We hold that it is. Accordingly, we reverse the punitive-damage award, and consequently do not address the other issues. See Gross v. Hoffman, 227 Wis. 296, 300, 277 N.W. 663 (1938) (only *645dispositive…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Gross v. HoffmanWisconsin Supreme Court · 1938
- Wangen v. Ford Motor Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1980
- Bruno v. Milwaukee CountyWisconsin Supreme Court · 2003
- Maskery v. University of Michigan Board of RegentsMichigan Supreme Court · 2003
- Nommensen v. American Continental InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 2001
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Strenke v. HognerWisconsin Supreme Court · 2005
- Wischer v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 2005
- Strenke v. HognerCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2005
- TOP HAT, INC. v. MoenCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2005
- Wischer v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 2005
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