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Medical Malpractice

“Tort Reform” Does Not Reduce Medical Costs

  There is little proof that limiting an injured patient’s rights to recover for medical malpractice through so-called “tort reform” will significantly reduce the rising cost of medical care. Learn more.

“Tort Reform” Does Not Reduce Medical Costs

Class Action

DePuy Hip Replacement Failures

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. recently announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement Systems, which have been implanted in 93,000 persons worldwide. The DePuy hip recall came as a result of a higher than acceptable rate…

DePuy Hip Replacement Failures

GTW Cases

Gingras, Thomsen & Luebke Named to 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

  Gingras Thomsen Luebke Attorneys Named to 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars named several Gingras Thomsen and Luebke (GCL) Attorneys to its 2010 list of honorees. 2010 Super Lawyers: Robert…

Gingras, Thomsen & Luebke Named to 2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

GTW Cases

GTW Now Has a Facebook Page!

Gingras, Thomsen and Wachs has joined the social media buzz. The firm has recently added a Facebook page as a way to stay in contact with their friends and past, current and future clients. Please…

GTW Now Has a Facebook Page!

Insurance Law

WI Supreme Court Expands Reach of Insurance Doctrine of Bad Faith

  Insured Can Sue Carrier Even If Judgement Exceeds Limit for Damages Where an insurance carrier has control over the claims process and defense, an insured can sue the carrier on a claim of bad faith…

WI Supreme Court Expands Reach of Insurance Doctrine of Bad Faith

Class Action

Settlement Reached in Charter Communications Class Action Lawsuit

  Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit Against Charter Communications Finds a Resolution St. Louis, MO – Charter Communications and plaintiffs in the wage and hour class action lawsuit Marc Goodell, et. al. v. Charter…

Settlement Reached in Charter Communications Class Action Lawsuit

Personal Injury

GTW Client Awarded $500,000 by Jury in Personal Injury Case Against Menards

  Plaintiff Was Injured on Store Premises When a Fork Lift Ran Into Him Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs (GTW) client, Neal Anderson, was awarded $500,000 by a Dane County jury the personal injury case against…

GTW Client Awarded $500,000 by Jury in Personal Injury Case Against Menards

GTW Cases

Madison Festivals, Inc. Names Attorney Heath Straka to its board of directors.

Madison Festivals, Inc. Names Attorney Heath Straka to its board of directors. Download the PDF.

Madison Festivals, Inc. Names Attorney Heath Straka to its board of directors.

Civil Rights

Hiebing Settles Lawsuit Against UW Campus Police

Hiebing Was Tasered by University Police in 2009 Margaret Hiebing, who was Tasered by UW Police at last year’s Badger football game against Penn State, settled her lawsuit against UW campus police officers Tamara Kowalski and Peter…

Hiebing Settles Lawsuit Against UW Campus Police

GTW Cases

GTW Attorney Paul Kinne was elected To Middleton’s Common Council

GTW Attorney Paul Kinne was elected to the City of Middleton’s Common Council in April 2009. Kinne’s term will end in April 2011. Kinne represents District 1.

GTW Attorney Paul Kinne was elected To Middleton’s Common Council

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