Brown County Attorneys Ass'n v. Brown County

The Brown County Attorneys Association appeals a declaratory judgment in favor of Brown County. The judgment declared that the following were not fringe benefits within the meaning of sec. 978.12(6), Stats.: Continuing legal education seminar fees and bar dues; mileage reimbursement; beeper pay; and the casual day/disability plan. The attorneys argue that all four items are fringe benefits within the meaning of sec. 978.12(6). We conclude that the items in dispute are fringe benefits as contemplated by sec. 978.12(6). Accordingly, the judgment is reversed.

The Brown County Attorneys…