Superior’s appeal hints at a courtroom farce where accountability is absent, and taxpayers bear the brunt of the spectacle.
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In this February 9, 2026 Opinion and Order, the Western District of Wisconsin granted partial summary judgment to Ian Cuypers on his excessive force claim after a City of Superior officer tased him during a traffic stop. The court held that video evidence showed he was not actively resisting and allowed multiple claims, including malicious prosecution and punitive damages, to proceed to trial.
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In April 2024, City of Superior officials and the police chief exchanged emails with a concerned resident regarding a traffic stop where a driver was tased. The correspondence details police use-of-force policies and offers further public discussion.
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Defendants Paine, Serck, and the City of Superior move to dismiss 2700 Winter, LLC’s suit over a rezoning-agenda dispute and alleged contract interference. They argue mandamus is the proper remedy for any refusal to act and that §1983 cannot support a state-law interference claim.
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An October 2024 invoice shows the City of Superior owes $278,882.64 for Phase 1 of its fiber network. As major infrastructure projects like this continue, city expenditures are rising faster than revenues—deepening budget deficits and increasing the likelihood of property tax hikes in 2025 to sustain municipal operations.
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The Minnesota court record for State v. Garner Joseph Moffat documents a 2014 misdemeanor DWI conviction in Duluth and the subsequent collections process. Moffat completed probation and paid all fines by 2018, closing the case with full financial compliance.
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The Minnesota Judicial Branch record for State v. Garner Joseph Moffat (69DU-CR-14-3072) documents a 2014 DWI conviction in Duluth. Moffat pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over 0.08, received a misdemeanor conviction, and completed probation and payments by 2018.
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