Deputy city attorney – City of Milwaukee
Content referencing Robin A. Pederson
Republicans Relent on Milwaukee Election Observer Lawsuit
'No issues' says RNC attorney. City said Monday lawsuit was filed in bad faith.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer
Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.
Apr 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle
2018 incident involving intoxicated mother mishandled by police and city sued.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit
Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'
Sep 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding
State senator alleges rental property damaged by city contractor work. City Attorney's Office denies claim.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement
Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Poised To Pay Additional $150,000 For Predator Police Officer
Officer Sonthana Rajaphoumi finished four-year prison sentence earlier this year.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit
City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement
City admits police violated Sterling Brown's constitutional rights in notorious incident.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
