Welcome to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council

WCJC is committed to fighting legislation that would undo the civil justice reforms that were enacted during the 1990s and that would make Wisconsin a less competitive place to do business.

WCJC was successful in defeating sweeping policy changes buried in Gov. Jim Doyle’s 2009-11 budget, AB 75, that would have tilted the scales of justice away from fairness and toward more litigation.

While WCJC and all its supporters were successful during the budget process, more than likely these same provisions will be introduced as separate legislation. WCJC and its supporters will continue to fight these, and other proposals, harmful to Wisconsin’s civil justice system.

To achieve these objectives, however, it will take substantial resources. Please consider making a contribution to the Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc.

Latest News

AB 480: The committee on Corrections and the Courts will hold a public hearing on AB 480, creating a Civil Cause of Action for Gender Related acts, on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at 10:00 AM in Room 225 Northwest of the State Capitol.  See WCJC’s written testimony.

SB 203: Senate Bill 203, which provides that a parent has the right to recover for loss of society and companionship if the parent’s adult child is injured as the result of medical malpractice, passed the Senate on Jan. 19, 2010.

WCJC News Blog: Be sure to check out our Blog page for current news and updates!

WCJC is closely monitoring bills that could significantly alter Wisconsin’s civil justice system.

Below are pending bills WCJC is opposing:

Assembly Bill 453 – Would provide a three-year reviver window for plaintiffs to file childhood sexual abuse claims, regardless of the previous expiration of the statute of limitations.  The bill also would eliminate the applicable statute of limitations prospectively. See WCJC’s written testimony.

Assembly Bill 291/Senate Bill 203 - Related to claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases. See WCJC’s written testimony.

Assembly Bill 367 - Prohibiting the use of credit histories for employment purposes. See WCJC’s written testimony.

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Current Issues

  • AB 453 – Statute of Limitations

    The Assembly Committee on Children and Families is considering legislation (AB 453), which would repeal the state’s civil statute of limitations for bringing an action for an injury resulting from being sexually assaulted or subject to incest.  WCJC testified in opposition to the bill at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, specifically to voice concern over constitutional/legal issues involved with the provision that revives statute of limitations that have previously expired.