Appeal to Challenge Dismissal With Prejudice Filed in Dane County Civil Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pro Se Litigant and Journalism Graduate Announces Appeal in Dane County Civil Case

Dane County, Wisconsin — Bradley J. Burt, a journalism graduate and pro se litigant, has announced his intent to file an appeal following the dismissal of his civil case, Burt v. Mattsson et al. (Case No. 2025CV003799), in Dane County Circuit Court.

On April 21, 2026, the Circuit Court entered an order dismissing the case with prejudice after Mr. Burt filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice. The Defendants objected and requested that the matter be dismissed with prejudice, which the Court granted.

The forthcoming appeal will focus on a narrow procedural issue: whether the circuit court properly exercised its discretion in converting a voluntary dismissal without prejudice into a dismissal with prejudice. The appeal will not address the underlying claims, but instead examines how procedural decisions affect access to the courts.

Mr. Burt, who has a background in journalism and media production, has documented his experience as part of an ongoing independent reporting project exploring the intersection of pro se litigation, media, and due process. His work reflects a broader effort to understand how individuals navigate complex legal systems without formal legal representation.

“This appeal is about process, not personal outcome,” Burt stated. “I’m examining how procedural decisions are made and how they shape a litigant’s ability to move forward.”

Mr. Burt intends to file his Notice of Appeal with the Dane County Circuit Court within the statutory deadline. He will continue documenting the appellate process as part of his ongoing research and reporting.

Further updates will be published through his independent media platform.

Contact:
Bradley J. Burt