Case Studies

Kurt S. vs State of Wisconsin

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Case Study: Kurt worked as an electrician for the State of Wisconsin for nearly 30 years. In 1999, he was lifting a manhole cover when he felt a pop in his low back. Kurt reported the injury and sought medical treatment immediately. Approximately 1 year after the injury occurred, Kurt … Continue reading

John T. vs Potawatomi

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Case Study: John worked as a janitor at Potawatomi for nearly 2 years. One day someone spilled some water on the floor directly outside his office. Not knowing that there had been a spill, John slipped on the water and fell on his right knee. He yelled for help and … Continue reading

Tim G. vs ABC Towing, Co.

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Case Study: Tim worked for a small towing company in Northern Wisconsin for nearly 6 months. One day he was called to tow a car that was parked illegally in a restaurant parking lot. After hooking up the car to the back of his towing truck, he began driving back … Continue reading

Amy J. vs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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Case Study: Amy worked in the produce section at Wal-Mart for almost four years. One day she had to go into the cooler and get a box of lettuce. She reached up and grabbed the box. As she pulled it from the shelf, Amy felt a painful pop in her … Continue reading