Beard v. Lee Enterprises, Inc.

*25ANN WALSH BRADLEY, J.

¶ 46. {concurring). While I agree with the majority that a genuine issue of material fact exists concerning Anthony Kropelin's employment status, I do not agree with the majority that an affirmative answer to that question results in absolute liability for Lee Enterprises. The majority opinion is correct that this court has in the past determined that a violation of the child labor laws can impose absolute liability on the employer. Majority op. at 9; D.L. v. Huebner, 110 Wis. 2d 581, 640-41, 329 N.W.2d 890 (1983). However, the majority opinion incorrectly concludes that…