Leske v. Leske

Thomas R. Leske appeals from an order dismissing his complaint against John A. Leske, Jean M. Leske and Arctic Ice Co., Inc. The issue is whether the circuit court properly granted summary judgment on Thomas's claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and conversion. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

Summary judgment methodology is well established in cases such as Grams v. Boss, 97 Wis. 2d 332, 338-39, 294 N.W.2d 473, 476-77 (1980), and need not be repeated. We apply the same methodology de novo. In re Cherokee Park Plat, 113 Wis. 2d 112, 115-16, 334…