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48th Annual Torts Update 2025

Product ID: CA3802D
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Rapid-fire updates. Reliable sources.

After a contractor drained a backyard pool on saturated soil, the fiberglass shell cracked and lifted out of the ground, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. The homeowner sued, only to learn the contractor operated through a single-member LLC. The defense? That LLC status shielded the member-owner from liability. Under what circumstances can LLC owners or members be held personally liable for tortious conduct?

Get answers to that question and more at the 48th Annual Torts Update. This fast-paced, half-day program delivers practical insights from experienced litigators in concise, focused sessions—without the fluff. Whether you’re advising clients on medical malpractice, underinsured motorist coverage, or construction defects, this year’s topics are handpicked to help you respond confidently to the next issue that crosses your desk.

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Pricing

Member $269.00

Non-Member $349.00

Credits

4 CLE

Upon purchase, this OnDemand program is available to view for 90 days.

EPR credit is not available for OnDemand programs.

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Rapid-fire updates. Reliable sources.

After a contractor drained a backyard pool on saturated soil, the fiberglass shell cracked and lifted out of the ground, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. The homeowner sued, only to learn the contractor operated through a single-member LLC. The defense? That LLC status shielded the member-owner from liability. Under what circumstances can LLC owners or members be held personally liable for tortious conduct?

Get answers to that question and more at the 48th Annual Torts Update. This fast-paced, half-day program delivers practical insights from experienced litigators in concise, focused sessions—without the fluff. Whether you’re advising clients on medical malpractice, underinsured motorist coverage, or construction defects, this year’s topics are handpicked to help you respond confidently to the next issue that crosses your desk.

Read More ↓

Sponsored By

Interested in sponsoring this program? Find out more.

Program Chairs:

Michael P. Crooks
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

Edward E. Robinson
Cannon & Dunphy, S.C. Z
Brookfield

Presenters

Austin Borton
Leavell & Borton S.C.
Racine

R. George Burnett
Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.
Green Bay

Bradley S. Foley
Gutglass Erickson Larson & Schneider S.C.
Milwaukee

Rasa Fumagalli
Synergy
Chicago, IL 

Erik M. Gustafson
von Briesen & Roper S.C.
Milwaukee

Terry E. Johnson
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Madison

Rudolph J. Kuss
Stevens & Kuss S.C.
Brookfield

Evelynn Passino
Synergy
Chicago, IL

8:30 a.m. Medical Malpractice

  • Wren v. Columbia St. Mary's
  • Hubbard v. Neuman

Bradley S. Foley

8:55 a.m. Personal Liability for LLC Owners

  • Garrett v. Ocean View Swimming Pool Service
  • When can a member of an LLC be held personally liable for their own torts

Rudolph J. Kuss

9:20 a.m. UIM exclusion for a Government Owned Vehicle

  • Miller v. WBMI

Austin Borton

9:35 a.m. Exclusion for Construction Defects or Vacancies

  • Cincinnati Ins. v. Ropicky
  • Frankenthal International v. WMBI

R. George Burnett

10:00 a.m. Breach of Duty to Submit to an Exam Under Oath

  • Prunty v. Maple Valley

Erik M. Gustafson

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Medicare Update

Rasa Fumagalli, Evelynn Passino

11:15 a.m. Duty of Candor to the Tribunal

  • OLR v Gableman

Terry E. Johnson

12:05 p.m. Program Concludes

  • Cut down on research time by receiving the latest case law highlights in one sitting
  • Identify emerging risks and liability trends before they impact your clients
  • Explore recent rulings on medical malpractice, breach of duty to submit to an exam, construction defects, and more
  • Understand how developments in Medicare and third-party claims impact your clients
  • Clarify where exceptions and gray areas exist in tort defenses and exclusions
  • Receive practical guidance on staying compliant with your ethical obligations
  • Torts/personal injury lawyers
  • Civil litigators
  • Insurance lawyers
  • General practitioners

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