Cole v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

In Goller v. White (1963), 20 Wis. 2d 402, 413, 122 N. W. 2d 193, this court abrogated parental immunity except in two situations:

“. . . (1) Where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of parental authority over the child; and (2) where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of ordinary parental discretion with respect to the provision of food, clothing, housing, medical and dental services, and other care. Accordingly, the rule is abolished in personal-injury actions subject to these noted exceptions. . . .”

Appellants argue that control of play activity of a young child is a…