What this case is
In Dane County Circuit Court case 2018CV003122, the Amended Judgment filed July 27, 2020 (Document 443) enters judgment for plaintiff Leonard Pozner against defendant James Fetzer in the amount of $1,107,395.13. That total includes $450,000 awarded by the jury, $650,000 in attorneys' fees ordered by the Court and agreed to by the parties, and $7,395.13 in fees and costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much was James Fetzer ordered to pay Leonard Pozner?
The Amended Judgment (Document 443, filed July 27, 2020, Dane County case 2018CV003122) orders James Fetzer to pay Leonard Pozner $1,107,395.13: $450,000 awarded by the jury, $650,000 in attorneys' fees, and $7,395.13 in fees and costs.
What does the $1,107,395.13 include?
The judgment itself says it includes $450,000 awarded by the jury, $7,395.13 in fees and costs, and $650,000 in attorneys' fees ordered by the Court and agreed to by the parties. The $650,000 is attorneys' fees, not a contempt sanction.
When was the Amended Judgment filed, and in which case?
It was filed on July 27, 2020, as Document 443 in Dane County Circuit Court case 2018CV003122 (also written as 18CV3122), captioned Leonard Pozner v. James Fetzer.
Who is the judgment for and against?
The judgment is entered in favor of plaintiff Leonard Pozner against defendant James Fetzer.
Case 2018CV003122 Document 443 Filed 07-27-2020 Amended Judgment (PDF, 4 pp.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY
LEONARD POZNER,
Plaintiff,
Vs. Case No. 18CV3122
JAMES FETZER;
MIKE PALACEK;
Defendant.
Amended Judgment for Leonard Pozner — $1,107,395.13
WHEREAS, this Court will enter a Final Judgment in favor of Plaintiff Leonard Pozner,
against Defendant James Fetzer; and
WHEREAS on November 4, 2019, Leonard Pozner filed a Notice of Taxation of Costs,
an Itemized Bill of Costs and a supporting Affidavit of Emily Feinstein;
NOW THEREFORE, the Clerk of Circuit Court taxes costs and enters judgment for
Leonard Pozner as follows:
BILL OF COSTS
Proposed. Allowed
ATTORNEY FEES (WIS. STAT. § 814.04(1)(a))
Attorney fees
Sub-total $500.00 $500.00
ATTORNEY FEES ORDERED BY COURT
Attorney fees
Sub-total $650,000 $650,000
DISBURSEMENTS (WIS. STAT. § 814.04(2)) $115.40 $115.40
$115.40 $115.40 Court transcripts (copies of public records)
Sub-total $615.40 $615.40
Photocopying $0.00 $0.00
Sub-total $0.00 $0.00
Express or overnight delivery $0.00 $0.00
Sub-total $0.00 $0.00
Deposition transcripts $6,779.73 $6,779.73
Sub-total $6,779.73 $6,779.73
Expert witness fees $0.00 $0.00
Sub-total $0.00 $0.00
Witness attendance and mileage fees
Sub-total $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $7,395.13 $7,395.13
AMENDED JUDGMENT
Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff Leonard Pozner against Defendant James Fetzer,
in the amount of $1,107,395.13 (which includes $450,000 awarded by jury, $7,395.13 in fees and
costs, and $650,000 in attorneys’ fees ordered by the Court and agreed to by the parties).
Submitted on July 27, 2020, by:
MESHBESHER & SPENCE LTD.
Genevieve M. Zimmerman (WI #1100693)
1616 Park Avenue South.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 339-9121
Fax: (612) 339-9188
Email: [email protected].
THE ZIMMERMAN FIRM LLC.
Jake Zimmerman (Pro Hac Vice).
1043 Grand Ave. #255
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Phone: (651) 983-1896
Email: [email protected].
Quarles & Brady LLP
Electronically signed by Emily Stedman
Emily M. Feinstein (WI SBN: 1037924)
[email protected]
Emily L. Stedman (WI SBN: 1095313)
[email protected]
33 East Main Street.
Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703-3095
(608) 251-5000 phone
(608) 251-9166 facsimile
Attorneys for Plaintiff Leonard Pozner