Monthly Archives: October 2016

Waivers Of Subrogation Endorsements Are Like Onions

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on October 27, 2016

A recent Texas Court of Appeals decision parsing the wording of a workers’ compensation policy’s waiver of subrogation endorsement reminds us that, like an onion, a waiver endorsement has many layers and should be peeled back fully before giving up … Learn More

Richard A. Schuster Becomes Partner Of The Firm

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on October 26, 2016

Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. (“MWL”) is pleased to announce that Richard Schuster has been made a partner of the firm. Rich has been with MWL since 2012, concentrating his practice on commercial and civil defense matters for manufacturers and … Learn More

Social Media: The Modern-Day Litigator’s Secret Weapon

Posted by Ashton T. Kirsch on October 25, 2016

The hearing is underway and the injured worker claims a significant injury after a slip and fall. She complains about her inability to work due to the immense pain in her lower back and left ankle. This is her third … Learn More

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Weighs In Again On Liability Waivers

Posted by Richard A. Schuster on October 25, 2016

Back in September 2013, we posted an article entitled “Do Liability Waivers Really Work?” The article served as a primer and cautionary tale regarding the enforceability of common liability waivers. These are the agreements required by gyms, martial arts facilities, … Learn More

Wisconsin’s Duty To Defend And The “Four-Corners” Rule

Posted by Douglas W. Lehrer on October 18, 2016

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently had occasion to clarify the issue of whether extrinsic evidence can be considered in determining an insurer’s duty to defend in the case of Water Well Solutions Serv., Inc. v. Consolidated Ins. Co., 2016 … Learn More