Hausman v. St. Croix Care Center, Inc.

Jane Hausman and Karen Wright appeal the trial court's order granting St. Croix Care Center, Inc.'s, motion to dismiss the complaint for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Hausman and Wright contend that § 50.07(l)(e), Stats., creates a private cause of action for retaliatory discharge against one who discloses abuse or neglect of elderly nursing home residents. Hausman and Wright further claim that such retaliatory discharge is a violation of the public policy of the State of Wisconsin and that the Center's failure to properly post the identity of the appropriate…