Minnesota Garnishment Law

Troy K. Scheffler v. Gurstel Chargo, P.A.

Troy Scheffler sued Gurstel Chargo, P.A. (“Gurstel”), claiming Gurstel<br> violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). The district court1<br> granted Gurstel’s motion for summary judgment. We affirm.<br> I. Background<br> Scheffler is a former debt collector who has litigated a number of FDCPA<br> claims against other debt collectors. Gurstel is a law firm engaged in debt... More...

$0 (08-28-2018 - MN)

Tracy Lind v. Midland Funding, L.L.C.

Tracy and Steve Lind filed this suit after defendants attached funds in the Linds' joint bank account pursuant to Minnesota's garnishment laws. The Linds allege that defendants deprived Tracy of her due process rights in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and that defendants violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 (FDCPA). The district court1 dismissed both claims. We af... More...

$0 (08-09-2012 - MN)

Fanie Mae v. Heather Apartments Limited Partnership d/b/a Vintage Lakes Apartments

This case presents the question of whether Minn. Stat. § 575.05 (2010) authorizes a district court to issue a temporary injunction prohibiting a judgment debtor from transferring or disposing of property that is not presently in the hands of or due to the judgment debtor. The property at issue in this case is the interest of respondent Andrew C. Grossman, the judgment debtor, in a spendthrift t... More...

$0 (03-21-2012 - MN)

MSK Eyes LTD v. Wells Fargo Bank

MSK EyEs, LTD (MSK) and its founder, Muhannah S. Kakish (Kakish), appeal from an order of the district court granting summary judgment to Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo). MSK and Kakish (Appellants) brought an action against Wells Fargo on a myriad of claims arising from their banking relationship, including: breach of contract, credit defamation, business disparagement, defamation, interference wi... More...

$0 (11-04-2008 - MN)