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County board disallows claim of Richard Hudson, shortens time window for suit to six months
Summary
The board voted 14–6 to disallow a claim from attorney Richard Hodgson/Hudson and to send notice that any suit must be filed within six months under Wisconsin statute 893.8; corporate counsel explained the motion shortens the statutory notification period.
The Chippewa County Board on Oct. 8 approved Resolution 402‑24 to disallow a claim submitted by attorney Richard Hodgson/Hudson and to provide notice that any civil suit must be filed within six months under Wisconsin statute 893.8.
County corporation counsel Jim Sherman told the board the resolution is a standard municipal practice that shortens the statutory notice process so the county learns quickly whether litigation will be filed; he said the resolution would notify the claimant and start a six‑month clock during which a suit may be filed. Supervisors asked procedural questions about prior letters and invoices and whether paying the claim outright could avoid litigation; counsel and other members said the board could draft a separate resolution on payment but cautioned about precedent.
A motion to approve the disallowance was moved and seconded and the board voted 14–6 to disallow the claim. According to counsel, the disallowance letter will be sent by certified mail and the claimant will have six months from date of service to bring suit. The resolution cites Wisconsin statute 893.8 as the authority for the timeframe.
