Xcel Energy Services, Inc. v. Labor & Industry Review Commission
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1ConcurrenceShirley S. Abrahamson, C.J.
¶ 61. (concurring). Although I do not join the majority opinion, I *269agree that the circuit court can adjudicate Xcel's complaint even though ACE was not a named party. I also agree that LIRC's decision and order should be affirmed on the merits. I write separately to express two concerns.
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¶ 62. One concern is that the majority opinion repeatedly and incorrectly paraphrases Article VII, Section 8 of the Wisconsin Constitution without fully and accurately stating its terms. The majority opinion states as follows:
• Article VII, Section 8 "provides that circuit courts have jurisdiction to hear…
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