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Civil Rights

Judge Rules in Favor of GTW Client Isaiah Taylor After Unlawful Detainment and Racial Profiling Incident Led to Civil Rights Lawsuit

A federal magistrate judge has ruled in favor of Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs client Isaiah Taylor, who was detained and questioned as a minor while he was attempting to drop off a frozen turkey for…

Judge Rules in Favor of GTW Client Isaiah Taylor After Unlawful Detainment and Racial Profiling Incident Led to Civil Rights Lawsuit

GTW Cases

$500,000 Partial Settlement Paid in Reckless Driving Auto Collison Lawsuit Filed Against County of Milwaukee and Former Sheriff’s Deputy

Milwaukee County paid the estate of Ceasar Stinson, a beloved Milwaukee community activist, and Chipo Stinson, his wife, $500,000 in partial settlement for the limits allowed under state law for the January 2020 fatal vehicle…

$500,000 Partial Settlement Paid in Reckless Driving Auto Collison Lawsuit Filed Against County of Milwaukee and Former Sheriff’s Deputy

Civil Rights

Gingras Reaches $1.1 Million Settlement on Behalf of Client in Madison Police Misconduct Lawsuit

Partner Bob Gingras of Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs was lead attorney on the legal team responsible for securing a $1.1 million settlement on behalf of David Clash-Miller in a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against…

Gingras Reaches $1.1 Million Settlement on Behalf of Client in Madison Police Misconduct Lawsuit

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A Farewell and Thank You to Partner Beverly Wickstrom

As we close out the month of July, we are also wrapping up the GTW tenure of partner Beverly Wickstrom. Wickstrom is set to begin a new chapter as Eau Claire County’s Branch 6 Circuit…

A Farewell and Thank You to Partner Beverly Wickstrom

Awards and Recognition

Partner Dana Wachs One of Three New Members Appointed to UW System Board of Regents by Governor Tony Evers

Gingras, Thomsen and Wachs partner Dana Wachs was one of three new members appointed to the UW System Board of Regents by Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday. The Board of Regents is an 18-member board…

Partner Dana Wachs One of Three New Members Appointed to UW System Board of Regents by Governor Tony Evers

Civil Rights

Kinne Files Title VI and Title IX Lawsuit Against Central Minnesota School District for Racist Bullying and Harassment

Attorney Paul Kinne of Gingras, Thomsen and Wachs Lawyers recently filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Rocori School District (RSD) in central Minnesota for actions violating Title IX of the Education Amendments of…

Kinne Files Title VI and Title IX Lawsuit Against Central Minnesota School District for Racist Bullying and Harassment

Civil Rights

Kinne Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Four Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies on Behalf of Client Injured While in Custody

Partner Paul Kinne of Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs has filed a lawsuit against four Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Wellpath Mental, Medical Healthcare and one of its nurses on behalf of client Jimmie Joshua. The lawsuit…

Kinne Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Four Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies on Behalf of Client Injured While in Custody

Employment Law

Kinne Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Former Eau Claire County District Attorney

Gingras, Thomsen and Wachs partner Paul Kinne has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against former Eau Claire County District Attorney Gary King on behalf of our client, who worked as a victim witness coordinator for…

Kinne Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Former Eau Claire County District Attorney

Civil Rights

Thomsen Reaches $2.35M Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Wood County Deputy Sheriff Nathan Dean and His Insurer

Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs partner Mark Thomsen recently reached a $2.35 million settlement with Wood County Sheriff Deputy Nathan Dean and the county’s insurer on behalf of Logan Johnsrud and his family. Johnsrud, a 32-year-old…

Thomsen Reaches $2.35M Settlement in Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Wood County Deputy Sheriff Nathan Dean and His Insurer

Civil Rights

Judges: Public has right to know former deputy’s discipline records

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently made a key ruling on police transparency and clarified that law enforcement discipline records are in fact public records. The ruling stems from a WISN 12 investigation into former…

Judges: Public has right to know former deputy’s discipline records

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