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Crandon shooting victim loses appeal

Thursday, October 20, 2011

The only survivor of a mass shooting in Crandon in 2007 lost an appeal in his lawsuit against Forest County.

The appeals court agreed with the lower court decision that Charlie Neitzel, along with the families of other victims, couldn't sue the county.

The claim said the county was negligent in hiring and supervising Tyler Peterson. They argued he had a mental condition that predisposed him to violence.

The courts ruled that the county was immune because hiring and supervision are discretionary acts.

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