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Novak v. Madison Motel Associates

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided October 20, 1994No. 93-3234PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtVergeront, J.

James Novak and James Luscher appeal from an order denying their motion for summary judgment and dismissing their amended complaint, which alleges that a "ladies drink free" night violates Wisconsin's public accommodation statute, § 101.22(9), Stats. We conclude that the "ladies drink free" night violates § 101.22(9)(a)2 and therefore reverse.

The facts are undisputed. Madison Motel Associates and Madison Lounge, Inc. (collectively "Madison Motel") operate a bar known as "Pearls" in the Holiday Inn East Towne in Madison. In September 1992, Pearls offered promotions every day of the week to…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. State v. MartinWisconsin Supreme Court · 1991
  2. Minuteman, Inc. v. AlexanderWisconsin Supreme Court · 1989
  3. Wood County v. Board of Vocational, Technical & Adult EducationWisconsin Supreme Court · 1973
  4. Bank of Sun Prairie v. EsserWisconsin Supreme Court · 1990
  5. GTE North Inc. v. Public Service CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1993

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Seider v. O'CONNELLWisconsin Supreme Court · 2000
  2. MacH v. AllisonCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2002
  3. Gittel v. AbramCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2002
  4. Gross v. Woodman's Food Market, Inc.Court of Appeals of Wisconsin · 2002
  5. State v. TimmermanCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1995

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