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15 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Wisconsin courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Harveygreen2 sentences2025See Harvey, 2002 WI 93, ¶49 . 2 Because we resolve this issue based on harmless error, we do not address the parties’ dispute over the adequacy of the defense offer of proof. 5 No. 2023AP2387-CR By the Court.—Judgment affirmed. 2025See Harvey, 2002 WI 93, ¶49 . 2 Because we resolve this issue based on harmless error, we do not address the parties’ dispute over the adequacy of the defense offer of proof. 5 No. 2023AP2387-CR By the Court.—Judgment affirmed. | 2 | 2 |
Schuh v. Fox River Tractor Co.green2 sentences2023As American Family points out, the adequacy of a warning is typically a matter for the jury to decide, Schuh v. Fox River Tractor Co., 63 8 No. 2022AP408 Wis. 2d 728, 739, 218 N.W.2d 279 (1974), and in certain cases, it may be necessary to introduce expert testimony to establish a warning’s inadequacy. 1993See Schuh v. Fox River Tractor Co., 63 Wis. 2d 728, 739 , 218 N.W.2d 279, 284-285 (1974) (" 'Implicit in the duty to warn is the duty to warn with a degree of intensity that would cause a reasonable man to exercise for his own safety the caution commensurate with the potential danger.'") (citation omitted). | 1 | 2 |
County of Ozaukee v. Quellegreen2 sentences2006Id. at 280 . 1997See Quelle, 198 Wis. 2d at 280 , 542 N.W.2d at 200 . | 1 | 2 |
Hennig v. Ahearngreen2 sentences2026The Hennig court then gave the example that “an automobile mechanic should be permitted to testify regarding the adequacy of warnings on automobile batteries” even though “the mechanic had not been involved in designing or writing warnings for automobile batteries” because “he had ‘disassembled thousands of batteries’ and understood ‘the chemical and electrical processes’ and ‘what causes batteries to explode.’” Id. (quoting Tanner v. Shoupe, 228 Wis. 2d 357, 814 , 596 N.W.2d 805 (Ct. App. 1999)). 16 No. 2024AP1105-CR ¶38 We are not persuaded that the circuit court erroneously exercised its di 2026See Hennig, 230 Wis. 2d at 181 . | 1 | 1 |
cluster 429232green2 sentences2004Gracyalny, 723 F.2d at 1318. 2004Compare id. at 1321, with Alvarado v. Sersch, 2003 WI 55, 29 , 262 Wis. 2d 74 , 662 N.W.2d 350 (summary judgment in negligence is proper where no reasonable jury, properly instructed, could find defendant was negligent). | 1 | 1 |
Alvarado v. Serschgreen2 sentences2004Compare id. at 1321, with Alvarado v. Sersch, 2003 WI 55, 29 , 262 Wis. 2d 74 , 662 N.W.2d 350 (summary judgment in negligence is proper where no reasonable jury, properly instructed, could find defendant was negligent). 2004Compare id. at 1321, with Alvarado v. Sersch, 2003 WI 55, 29 , 262 Wis. 2d 74 , 662 N.W.2d 350 (summary judgment in negligence is proper where no reasonable jury, properly instructed, could find defendant was negligent). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Thompsongreen2 sentences1999See State v. Thompson, 222 Wis. 2d 179, 189 , 585 N.W.2d 905, 910 (Ct. App. 1998). 1999See State v. Thompson, 222 Wis. 2d 179, 189 , 585 N.W.2d 905, 910 (Ct. App. 1998). | 1 | 1 |
Gutter v. Seamandelgreen2 sentences1996See Gutter v. Seamandel, 103 Wis. 2d 1, 8-9 , 308 N.W.2d 403, 407 (1981); Novak *268 v. City of Delavan, 31 Wis. 2d 200, 210-11 , 143 N.W.2d 6, 12 (1966). 1996See Gutter v. Seamandel, 103 Wis. 2d 1, 8-9 , 308 N.W.2d 403, 407 (1981); Novak *268 v. City of Delavan, 31 Wis. 2d 200, 210-11 , 143 N.W.2d 6, 12 (1966). | 1 | 1 |
Novak v. City of Delavangreen2 sentences1996See Gutter v. Seamandel, 103 Wis. 2d 1, 8-9 , 308 N.W.2d 403, 407 (1981); Novak *268 v. City of Delavan, 31 Wis. 2d 200, 210-11 , 143 N.W.2d 6, 12 (1966). 1996See Gutter v. Seamandel, 103 Wis. 2d 1, 8-9 , 308 N.W.2d 403, 407 (1981); Novak *268 v. City of Delavan, 31 Wis. 2d 200, 210-11 , 143 N.W.2d 6, 12 (1966). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wisconsin. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Tanner v. Shoupe
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2 sentences2026The Hennig court then gave the example that “an automobile mechanic should be permitted to testify regarding the adequacy of warnings on automobile batteries” even though “the mechanic had not been involved in designing or writing warnings for automobile batteries” because “he had ‘disassembled thousands of batteries’ and understood ‘the chemical and electrical processes’ and ‘what causes batteries to explode.’” Id. (quoting Tanner v. Shoupe, 228 Wis. 2d 357, 814 , 596 N.W.2d 805 (Ct. App. 1999)). 16 No. 2024AP1105-CR ¶38 We are not persuaded that the circuit court erroneously exercised its di 2026The Hennig court then gave the example that “an automobile mechanic should be permitted to testify regarding the adequacy of warnings on automobile batteries” even though “the mechanic had not been involved in designing or writing warnings for automobile batteries” because “he had ‘disassembled thousands of batteries’ and understood ‘the chemical and electrical processes’ and ‘what causes batteries to explode.’” Id. (quoting Tanner v. Shoupe, 228 Wis. 2d 357, 814 , 596 N.W.2d 805 (Ct. App. 1999)). 16 No. 2024AP1105-CR ¶38 We are not persuaded that the circuit court erroneously exercised its di | 2 | 1999–2026 |
Washburn County v. Smith
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1 sentence2020Smith, 308 Wis. 2d 65, ¶56 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Grace L. Cummins v. Lyle Industries
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1 sentence1999Fuller Co., 981 F.2d 656 (2nd Cir. 1992) (holding witness was not qualified to opine on the adequacy of the warnings of a specialized glue because he lacked expertise in either the product — was not a chemical engineer, toxicologist or an environmental engineer — or the design of warning labels); Silva v. American Airlines, Inc., 960 F. Supp. 528 (D.P.R. 1997) (holding flight attendant could testify as to observation that many people hit their heads on the overhead compartment, but could not give an expert opinion as to the need for a warning because the witness had no specialized knowledge th | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Geraldine McCULLOCK, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. H.B. FULLER COMPANY, Defendant-Appellee
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1 sentence1999Fuller Co., 981 F.2d 656 (2nd Cir. 1992) (holding witness was not qualified to opine on the adequacy of the warnings of a specialized glue because he lacked expertise in either the product — was not a chemical engineer, toxicologist or an environmental engineer — or the design of warning labels); Silva v. American Airlines, Inc., 960 F. Supp. 528 (D.P.R. 1997) (holding flight attendant could testify as to observation that many people hit their heads on the overhead compartment, but could not give an expert opinion as to the need for a warning because the witness had no specialized knowledge th | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Silva v. American Airlines, Inc.
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1 sentence1999Fuller Co., 981 F.2d 656 (2nd Cir. 1992) (holding witness was not qualified to opine on the adequacy of the warnings of a specialized glue because he lacked expertise in either the product — was not a chemical engineer, toxicologist or an environmental engineer — or the design of warning labels); Silva v. American Airlines, Inc., 960 F. Supp. 528 (D.P.R. 1997) (holding flight attendant could testify as to observation that many people hit their heads on the overhead compartment, but could not give an expert opinion as to the need for a warning because the witness had no specialized knowledge th | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Wheat v. United States
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1 sentence1991Id. at 161 . 3 In Wheat , unlike in this case, all parties to the alleged potential conflict made a fully informed waiver of their right to conflict-free representation. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Quinn v. State
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2 sentences1972In Quinn v. State (1971), 50 Wis. 2d 101 , 183 N. W. 2d 64 , this court concluded that to warn a defendant that a statement given in the course of custodial interrogation could be used “for or against” him was not sufficient to vitiate the warning. 1972In Quinn v. State (1971), 50 Wis. 2d 101 , 183 N. W. 2d 64 , this court concluded that to warn a defendant that a statement given in the course of custodial interrogation could be used “for or against” him was not sufficient to vitiate the warning. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.