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Wisconsin Court Rules in AG’s Favor on Lawsuit Funds | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s Supreme Court just handed Attorney General Josh Kaul a major victory, letting him direct multi-state lawsuit funds straight to state programs — bypassing the Legislature’s control. The ruling overturns a 2018 law that forced settlement money into the general fund, sparking a legal battle that began in 2021. With a liberal majority (including a swing conservative vote) siding with Kaul, the court affirmed his authority — while two conservative justices called it politically driven. This win bolsters Kaul’s power in high-stakes lawsuits, like the opioid settlement, and sets the…
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