Gass Turek LLC proudly welcomes Aaron R. Wegrzyn to the firm! Aaron brings with him considerable experience managing high-stakes cases for financial institutions, product manufacturers, health care organizations, and professional service providers, with a particular focus on fraud, breach of warranty, product liability, and statutory consumer protection claims. He also offers expertise on cybersecurity and…
Gass Turek partner Dan Manna authored one of the featured articles in this month’s edition of Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. The article discusses seven notable decisions from the last year in which federal courts applied Wisconsin law. Click here to read the article and learn about legal developments relating to the economic loss doctrine, product liability,…
In a seven-day jury trial, Attorneys Linda Vogt Meagher and Stephen Trigg secured a unanimous jury verdict in favor of their chiropractor client. The 38-year-old plaintiff had a stroke in the chiropractor’s office immediately following a cervical chiropractic adjustment. At the hospital, the plaintiff was diagnosed with having bilateral vertebral artery dissections at C1-C2. Plaintiff…
Congratulations to Linda Vogt Meagher, whose defense of a dental malpractice action led to the plaintiff dismissing the million-dollar case. Medical expenses alone were over $500,000. There were no caps on damages for pain and suffering. The case involved a 66-year-old woman who had been receiving an annual dose of Reclast IV injections, a bisphosphonate…
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently signaled that, if given the right case, it would address the question of whether Wisconsin should join the majority of states in recognizing the learned intermediary doctrine. In Rennick v. Teleflex Medical Incorporated, Appeal No. 2020AP1454 (April 5, 2022), the court of appeals reversed an order granting a motion…
Gass Turek is pleased to announce that Partner John Franke will begin a six-month term as a reserve judge in Milwaukee County beginning Monday, June 13. His appointment was requested by Chief Judge Mary Triggiano as part of a coordinated effort by the Milwaukee County Circuit Court to reduce a backlog of nearly 5,000 cases…
Gass Turek attorneys Linda Meagher and Stephen Trigg recently won summary judgment in the Eastern District of Wisconsin on behalf of their client, a psychiatrist who formerly provided services at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility, in defense of claims for alleged constitutional violations related to mental health care that was provided to the plaintiffs.…
Gass Turek is pleased to announce that Richard Orton has been elected as the firm’s next Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2022. Rich succeeds Daniel Manna, who served as Managing Partner since 2020. The firm thanks Dan for his exemplary service over the past two years, not least of which includes successfully leading the firm…
Gass Turek, Wisconsin’s premier litigation boutique, is pleased to announce that seven attorneys from its growing team have been recognized by Super Lawyers as 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers rates outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The…
Partner Richard Orton has been invited to join the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. The FDCC carefully vets and selects only those attorneys who have differentiated themselves professionally and personally, and who have earned exemplary reputations among their peers. Mr. Orton joins fellow Gass Turek partner David Turek, who also recently joined the…
Congratulations to David Turek, Richard Orton, and Tamar Kelber for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers!
The Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel has invited David Turek to join its membership of attorneys focused on corporate and defense litigation. Mr. Turek is one of 13 attorneys in Wisconsin that are members of the FDCC. The FDCC carefully selects only those attorneys who have distinguished themselves professionally and earned a trustworthy reputation…
Gass Turek proudly sponsored the 10th Annual Run for Justice that raised more than $11,000 for the Milwaukee Justice Center. The Milwaukee Justice Center is located inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse and assists unrepresented, low-income litigants with navigating the civil court system. More information about the 10th Annual Run for Justice can be found here. …
Gass Weber Mullins is changing its name to Gass Turek, effective immediately. The new name reflects co-founder and name partner Ralph Weber’s transition out of trial practice and into a new role as an independent advisor, arbitrator, and mediator. “Our firm is anchored in trial excellence and experience,” said Daniel Manna, managing partner. “That was…
Gass Turek attorneys Tamar Kelber and Stephen Trigg recently gave a CLE presentation through the Milwaukee Bar Association entitled Civil Unrest and Civil Litigation: Risks, Claims and Strategies. The CLE addresses what happens when civil unrest leads to injuries and damages, and who bears responsibility. Tamar and Stephen explored theories of liability, defense strategies, insurance…
The Wisconsin Lawyer magazine recently featured an article written by Gass Turek lawyers. Stephen Trigg and Daniel Kennedy identified eight of the most significant Wisconsin federal court decisions interpreting Wisconsin law. Some of the issues addressed in the article include personal jurisdiction, trade secrets, damages, and products liability. Stephen and Daniel also shared some…
We are honored to be recognized by Benchmark Litigation yet again!