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Home » Press Releases » Rep. Duchow: Fair lawsuit legislation vetoed
Madison, WI – On Friday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 225, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Dan Feyen (R–Fond du Lac). The bill aimed to prevent third parties, such as insurance companies, from influencing the selection of venue in civil lawsuits. It addressed the growing practice of “venue shopping,” in which plaintiffs seek out courts perceived...