Minnesota Eminent Domain Law

County of Hennepin vs. Sandip C. Bhakta, et al.

<center> <h1> <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kathy&l=Daniels&i=45&z=74103&s=OK" target="_new">Tulsa Contract Legal Secretarial Services</a> </h1> </center In May 2012, the County filed a condemnation petition with the district court to acquire the Bhaktas’... More...

$0 (01-25-2019 - MN)

United States of America v. Peteris Sahurovs aka “Piotrek” and “Sagade”

<center> <img width="300" src="http://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/Courthouses/images/Mpls-02.jpg"> </center> Minneapolis, MN - Latvian National Sentenced to Prison for “Scareware” Hacking Scheme That Targeted Minneapolis Star Tribune Website A Latvian man was sentenced today in Minneapolis for participating in a lucrative “scareware” hacking scheme that targeted visitors to t... More...

$0 (09-13-2018 - MN)

United States of America v. Peteris Sahurovs aka Piotrek and Sagade

Minneapolis, MN - Latvian National Pleads Guilty to “Scareware” Hacking Scheme That Targeted Minneapolis Star Tribune Website A Latvian man pleaded guilty on February 6, 2018 in Minneapolis for participating in a lucrative “scareware” hacking scheme that targeted visitors to the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s website. Peteris Sahurovs aka Piotrek and Sagade, 28, pleaded g... More...

$0 (02-07-2018 - MN)

Thomas J. Litterer and Mary L. Litterer vs. Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC <table> <td>

This case requires us to determine the legal relationship between the recording deadline for a lis pendens in Minn. Stat. § 582.043, subd. 7(b), and the excusable neglect provision in Minn. R. Civ. P. 6.02. Enacted by the Legislature in 2013, Minn. Stat. § 582.043 (2016) requires mortgage servicers to notify mortgagors of loss mitigation options before referring the mortgage... More...

$0 (01-13-2018 - MN)

United States of America v. Maxim Senakh

Minneapolis, MN - Russian Citizen Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Involvement in Global Botnet Conspiracy A Russian citizen was sentenced August 3, 2017 for his participation in a criminal enterprise that installed and exploited malicious computer software (malware) on tens of thousands of computer servers throughout the world to generate millions of dollars in fraudulent payments. ... More...

$0 (08-04-2017 - MN)

United States of America v. Maxim Senakh

Minneapolis, MN - Russian Citizen Pleads Guilty For Involvement In Global Botnet Conspiracy A Russian citizen pleaded guilty for his participation in a criminal enterprise that installed and exploited malicious computer software (malware) on tens of thousands of computer servers throughout the world to generate millions of dollars in fraudulent payments. MAXIM SENAKH, 41, of Veli... More...

$0 (04-03-2017 - MN)

Webb Golden Valley, L.L.C. v. State of Minnesota

This appeal arises from a dispute over the State of Minnesota's proposed conveyance of land to the Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority ("HRAâ€) pursuant to Minn. Stat. Â§ 161.44 (2014), which governs the relinquishment of land no longer needed for trunk highway purposes. Respondent Webb Golden Valley, LLC ("Webbâ€) owns nearby land and challenges the propo... More...

$0 (07-01-2015 - MN)

The County of Dakota v. George W. Cameron, IV

The legal questions presented by this case relate to the operation of Minnesota's minimum-compensation statute, Minn. Stat. Â§ 117.187 (2012), which provides a mechanism for compensating property owners who "must relocateâ€ following the condemnation of their real property. Appellant George W. Cameron, IV, who had his 3 commercial property taken by respondent County of Dakota ... More...

$0 (11-27-2013 - MN)

Lorraine White v. City of Elk River

1. A municipality may terminate a nonconforming use of land in accordance with Minn. Stat. Â§ 462.357, subds. 1d-1e (2012) or Minn. Stat. Â§ 465.01 (2012). But a 2 municipality lacks the authority to terminate a nonconforming use by requiring the property owner to obtain a conditional-use permit to continue the use and then revoking the conditional-use permit. Respondent therefor... More...

$0 (12-04-2013 - MN)

City of Moorhead v. Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association

We are presented here with issues arising out of the expansion of the City of Moorhead and the decision of the City to provide municipal electrical service to recently annexed territory. The City annexed Americana Estates, a residential subdivision with 65 metered electric service accounts. The City then filed a condemnation petition to begin municipal electric service to residents of Americana Es... More...

$0 (05-02-2013 - MN)

Blue Earth County v. Mathew and Anne Kruse

Blue Earth County sued Mathew and Anne Kruse on eminent domain theories seeking to acquire 15.5 acres of land for the extension of County Road 12, also know as airport road. The County offered $137,175 for the land. Commissioners appointed by the Court awarded Defendants $195,000.... More...

$137175 (07-14-2012 - MN)

W. Thomas Wheeler v. City of Wayzata

On the petition of the defendant City of Wayzata we review a decision of the court of appeals reversing summary judgment in favor of Wayzata. Plaintiffs had sued in the alternative for a declaration of the invalidity of all Wayzata's zoning ordinances and permanent injunction against their enforcement or for mandamus to compel proceedings in eminent domain. We reverse the decision of <br... More...

$0 (06-23-1995 - MN)

Denise Cox v. Zurn Pex, Inc.

Minnesota homeowners brought this action1 against Zurn Pex, Inc. and Zurn Industries, Inc (Zurn) alleging that brass fittings used in the company's cross linked polyethylene (PEX) plumbing systems are inherently defective. In pretrial motions the homeowners sought class certification for their consumer protection, warranty, and negligence claims, and Zurn moved to strike the testimony of two of th... More...

$0 (07-06-2011 - MN)

Minnesota Department of Transportation v. Paul D. Kottschade

The Minnesota Department of Transportation sued Paul D. Kottschade d/b/a B&F Properties on an eminent domain theory seeking to acquire certain rights, title and interest in property owned by Defendant for a public highway.... More...

$8000000 (07-01-2011 - MN)

Jackie Atkins v. United States Steel Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC, Local 187

{1} In virtually all claims sounding in tort, our common law permits punitive damages where appropriate to punish outrageous conduct and to deter similar conduct in the future. Similarly, in New Mexico all labor unions owe a common-law duty of fair representation (also referred to herein as "DFRâ€) to their members and are subject to suit for breach of that duty. In the case at bar, we... More...

$0 (06-22-2010 - MN)

Charles F. Gill v. Geoff Maciejewski, etc.

Charles F. Gill incurred a "knee drop" to his head while pinned to the ground by University of Minnesota police officers outside a Minneapolis bar, causing several facial fractures and other injuries. Gill brought a 42 U.S.C. Â§ 1983 action against Officer Geoff Maciejewski alleging the use of excessive force. A jury returned a verdict in favor of Gill and awarded damages. The district court1 de... More...

$0 (11-04-2008 - MN)

<a href="http://www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us/archive/ctappub/0204/c6011359.htm" target="_new">In re Application for Relocation Benefits of James Brothers Furniture, Inc.</a>

Respondent terminated relator's month-to-month lease. Relator applied for relocation benefits under Minn. Stat. §§ 117.50-56 (1998). Respondent denied relator relocation benefits. A hearing officer determined relator was entitled to relocation benefits. After consulting with relator, a relocation-benefits consultant determined that respondent was liable for $12,433 in relocation benefits. A... More...

$0 (04-16-2002 - MN)

<a href="http://www.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/01/10/001918U.pdf" target="_new">William S. Purdy v. Burlington Northern</a>

William S. Purdy worked as a locomotive engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. In 1989, Purdy was involved in a train accident that severed the legs of a coworker. The next year, the Railway terminated Purdy’s employment because of insubordination. Purdy has been disabled since then because of post-traumatic stress disorder. In 1993, Purdy started using the service mark, “BNSF,... More...

$0 (10-24-2001 - MN)

Northland Insurance Company v. Patrick Blaylock

Plaintiff created two Internet site to house complaints and criticisms of Northland Insurance Companies' business practices after a dispute over a damage claim relating to defendant's boat which plaintiff refused to pay. The first site bears the domain name http://www.northlandinsurance.com and was registered with Network Solutions, Inc. Defendant also registered http://www.sailinglegacy.com. D... More...

$0 (09-25-2000 - MN)

Shade's Landing, Inc. v. James C. Williams

Shade's Landing, Inc. brought this action against James E. Williams alleging trademark infringement in violation of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1125(a), and the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Minn. Stat. 325D.44. Plaintiff's allegations arose from defendant's use of an Internet web domain name that was similar to a domain name used by Shade's. Shade's is a corporation engaged in the... More...

$0 (12-22-1999 - MN)