Wisconsin Supreme Court Update: October 2023

The October oral argument calendar lists a measly two cases, both of which will be argued on October 9. That's eight fewer cases than the court heard last October. In this month's column, take a look at the sole civil case on the court's October calendar and take a peek at a case recently granted for review.

Cases Decided

No decisions were issued in the last month.

Up for Review

Andrade v. City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, No. 2020AP333

Due Process

Oral Argument: September 9

October's sole civil case set for oral argument stems from the discharge of former Milwaukee Police Officer Erik Andrade who was present at the arrest of then-Bucks player Sterling Brown. Officer Andrade was discharged after Sterling Brown's civil case against the department identified racist and inappropriate content Andrade posted to Facebook. The question on appeal is whether Officer Andrade was afforded sufficient notice of the evidence supporting his