Candidate's business practices questioned; Court found evidence of misrepresentation

I have devoted almost no time or attention to the special primary election Tuesday in Waukesha County's 33rd Assembly District, because the winner is certain to be a conservative Republican and I don't particularly care which one it is.

The right-wing blogs seem to think Scott Newcomer is the frontrunner. He's the only one I've even mentioned, because he's the only one who doesn't actually live in the district he wants to represent. He got a pass from the State Elections Board saying he could vote there anyway.

Now, Eye On Wisconsin tells of a court case which raises serious questions about Newcomer's business practices.

The lawsuit was brought by someone who had bought a home inspection business franchise from him for $250,000 but realized the business was not as profitable as Newcomer had led them to believe.

The Court of Appeals found evidence the Newcomers had made misrepresentations to the buyers before the sale. For example, inconsistencies in documents suggested the Newcomers had altered data given to the prospective purchasers to make the business appear more profitable. Eye On Wisconsin has more details, and says it will report on a second case tomorrow.