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This edition's featured cases:

• Lamp v. Cargile (Dane County)
  Dram Shop Liability - $30,000
  
• Rupple v. Mid-Century Ins. Co. (Outgamie County)
  Contracts - $5,350
  
• Galbraith v. Wisconsin Mutual Ins. Co. (Langlade County)
  Vehicle Negligence - $135,000
  
  

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Featured case highlights:

• Lamp v. Cargile (Dane County)
  Patron Struck by Glass, Insurer Settles for $7K, Court Awards $30K
  
  • 2008 WL 4182588 Case Summary
    
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  • Plaintiff's amended complaint: 2006 WL 5972389
  • Defendant's answer: 2006 WL 5972388
  • Order: 2007 WL 5379352
  • Judgment: 2008 WL 3140323
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• Rupple v. Mid-Century Ins. Co. (Outgamie County)
  Passenger Receives $43K for Hwy. 41 Rear-Ender
  
  • 2007 WL 5490673 Case Summary
    
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  • Plaintiffs' complaint: 2006 WL 5891336
  • Plaintiffs' expert witness Robble affidavit: 2005 WL 6165418
  • Defendants' expert witness Novom deposition: 2007 WL 5312940
  • Order: 2007 WL 5297856
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• Galbraith v. Wisconsin Mutual Ins. Co. (Langlade County)
  $135K Settlement for Highway 45 Rear-Ender
  
  • 2008 WL 4149927 Case Summary
    
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  • Plaintiff’s complaint: 2005 WL 6164844
  • Defendant GAB’s answer and cross-claim: 2005 WL 6164846
  • Plaintiff’s reply: 2005 WL 6164847
  • Order: 2008 WL 2703789
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