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January 19, 2026 | Monte Weiss

What is Economic Loss Doctrine?

In Wisconsin, the economic loss doctrine is a remedies principle that simply tells us which theory of recovery is available, either contract or tort, in a given situation. If the doctrine applies to a situation, the parties are limited to the remedies in their contract and may not sue in tort.
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