Minnesota Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. Amiir Mawlid Ali </h2> </center>

Minneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possess of a machine gun by by attaching an illegal machine gun conversion device to a semi-automatic firearm. Amiir Mawlid Ali, 19, of Minneapolis, was arrested after officers found a machine gun in his possession during a routine traffic stop as he was on the way to a high school graduation. Mr. Ali tried t... More...

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United States of America v. Jennifer Marie Stately

Minneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with premeditated murder of minor A and B and murder in the course of committing child abuse. On March 15, 2024, Jennifer Marie Stately, 37, attacked and killed two of her young children. The evidence at trial showed that Stately, when alone with the children at their home on Red Lake Nation, assaulted the boys c... More...

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United States of America v. Don Lemon

Minneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendant charged with conspiracy agains rights of religious freedom at a place or worship and injuring, intimidating and interfering with the exercise of a right of religious worship. 18:241 provides: If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Po... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Abdimajid Mohamed Nur

Minneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud. At trial, Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, age 24, and his co-defendants stole more than $47 million in program funds by claiming to serve 18 million meals to kids at more than 30 food distribution sites. The scheme originated out of Empire Cuisine & Market, a small storefront halal market in Shakopee. Empire... More...

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Mary Kay Thomas v. Marshall Public Schools, et al.

Minneapolis, Minnesota employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued asserting claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Thomas was employed by the District for nearly 30 years, beginning as a teacher and the... More...

$0 (08-27-2025 - MN)

Craig Stevenson, et al. v. Sean Stevenson, et al.

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on defamation per se, intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and civil conspiracy theories. In 2020, appellants Craig and Marie Stevenson brought claims of defamation per se, intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED), and civil conspiracy against respondents Sean Stevenson, Renee Stevenson, L... More...

$0 (02-03-2025 - MN)

Stephen Sawyer, et al. v. Trustees(s) of the Patricia A. Boland Trust Aggrement Dated Jun 4, 2012

Hastings, Minnesota civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a real property dispute. The Sawyers and the Boland Trustees dispute ownership of an 8.5' by 117' strip of land on the east side of the Boland Trustees' property and the west side of the Sawyers' property (the Adverse Possession Parcel). In 1966, the Boland family acquired property on Lake Marion (the Bolan... More...

$0 (01-06-2025 - MN)

Daley Farm of Lewiston v. County of Winona

<h2> Winona, Minnesota planning and zoning law lawyers represented the Plaintiff. <h2> In 2018, appellants Daley Farm of Lewiston L.L.P., et al., applied for a variance from respondent Winona County. On February 21, 2019, County of Winona's Board of Adjustment (the board) denied the request. Daley Farm appealed the board's decision to the district court and moved for summary j... More...

$0 (12-09-2024 - MN)

State of Minnesota v. William Larry Armstrong

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder. </h2> William Larry Armstrong assaulted his girlfriend's three-year-old son, K.L., causing the child's death. Armstrong was indicted on charges of first- and second-degree murder. See Minn. Stat. Â§Â§ 609.185(a)(6)(c), .19, subd. 2 (2002). In July ... More...

$0 (11-18-2024 - MN)

R.L. Mlazgar Asscoiates, Inc. v. Focal Point, L.L.C., et al.

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota civil litigation lawyers represented the parties seeking to seal court records. </h2> Parties may seal documents in a civil case "only as provided by statute or rule, or with leave of court.â€ L.R. 5.6(a)(1). "There is a common-law right of access to judicial records.â€ IDT Corp. v. eBay, 709 F.3d 1220, 1222-23 (8th Cir. 2013) (citing Nixon v.... More...

$0 (10-24-2024 - MN)

Paul Hansmeier v. Tobies Enterprises

<h2> Pine City, Minnesota civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> In March 2022, Hansmeier initiated a civil action alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 12101-12213 (2018 &Supp. IV 2022), and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minn. Stat. Â§Â§ 363A.01-.50 (2022 &Supp. 2023) against Tobies and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Ga... More...

$0 (09-16-2024 - MN)

State of Minnesota v. Daniel Lee Haley

<h2> Skahopee, Minnesota domestic assault criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant. </h2> On August 11, 2021, appellant Daniel Lee Haley pleaded guilty to felony domestic assault against the mother of his children (to whom we refer as Jane Doe), successfully moved the district court for a downward dispositional sentencing departure, and was placed on probation for a five-year ... More...

$0 (09-16-2024 - MN)

In re the Marriage of: Beth Ostergaard Stillwell v. Harry Alan Stillwell

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota family law lawyers represented the parties in a custody and visitation dispute. <h2> Harry Alan Stillwell and Beth Ostergaard Stillwell were married in 2004. They have two joint minor children, a daughter and a son. Beth petitioned for dissolution of the marriage approximately 12 years ago, in October 2012. Since then, the parties have had numerous high... More...

$0 (08-19-2024 - MN)

Charlene Karen Jundt v. Marcus Edward Junct

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota child support family law lawyers represented the parties. </h2> In 2004, a district court dissolved the marriage of appellant Marcus Edward Jundt and respondent Charlene Karen Jundt.[1] In 2012, Charlene obtained a $115,088 judgment against Marcus for unpaid child support. In July 2022, Charlene filed a complaint in district court to renew this jud... More...

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In re the Marriage of: Stacy Ann Bednar v. Graig Richard Bednar

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution. </h2> On June 11, 2005, appellant Craig Richard Bednar (husband) and respondent Stacy Ann Bednar (wife) were married. During the marriage, the parties had two children, OB, born in 2006, and EB, born in 2010. EB has special medical, mental-health, and educational needs. ... More...

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In re Marriage of Kyle Ryan Johnson v. Danielle Marie Gilbert

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the parties in a marriage dissolution action involving property division. </h2> Appellant Danielle Gilbert (wife) and respondent Kyle Johnson (husband) were married in October 2017. A few years later, in 2021, the parties purchased a home for $966,050. Because the listing price of the home was more than the parties could affo... More...

$0 (06-03-2024 - MN)

Michelle Lynn Wilson v. Ryan Converse Wilson

<h2> Wright, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented husband and wife in a marriage dissolution case involving harassment. <h2> The parties dissolved their marriage, by stipulated findings of fact, conclusions of law, order for judgment, and judgment and decree in October 2017. Relevant to the arguments presented by husband in this matter, the parties "expressly waived any and all l... More...

$0 (08-12-2024 - MN)

In re the Marriage of Andrew Jeffery Helmin and Yuemin Xu

<h2> Hastings, Minnesota divorce lawyers represented the husband and wife in a marriage dissolution case involving child custody. </h2> Father and mother married in 2017 and had a child who was born that same year. The parties began dissolution proceedings in 2018. The parties reached a settlement agreement on many issues, but proceeded to trial on childcare placement, intern... More...

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Molly Vogt v. MEnd Correctional Case, Inc., et al. </h2?

<h2> Minneapolis, Minnesota 1983 civil rights violation lawyer represented the Plaintiff. </h2> Joshua Vogt was arrested on January 2, 2020. According to the arresting officer's report, Mr. Vogt "behave[d] normally through the entire stop" and "did not appear to be . . . under the influence." Arriving at the Crow Wing County Jail around midnight, Mr. Vogt wa... More...

$0 (08-18-2024 - MN)

Tiffany Elsenpeter v. Social Security Administration

Minneapolis, Minnesota social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI by HHS. SSA's Sequential Evaluation Process for Assessing Disability By Tom Johns Branch Chief, Disability Quality Branch Office of Quality Performance, Dallas Step 1: Is the indiv... More...

$0 (09-08-2023 - MN)

S.L.B. v. Social Security Commission

Minneapolis, Minnesota social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI by HHS pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 205 provides: * * * (g) Any individual, after any final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security made after a hearing to which he was a party, irrespective of the amount in controversy... More...

$0 (09-08-2023 - MN)

Dexon Computer, Inc. v. Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America

Minneapolis, Minnesota insurance law lawyers represented Plaintiff, which sued Defendant on a bad faith breach of insurane contract claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages as a direct result of Defendant's wrongful denial of its claim. <table> <h1> <center> <img width="200" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Minneapolis_MN.jpg" alt="Fede... More...

$0 (02-16-2023 - MN)

State of Minnesota v. James Lamar Davis

A jury heard evidence that James Davis is a member of a Minneapolis street gang and that he, accompanied by two of his gang allies, confronted and shot two men affiliated with a rival gang. The jury found Davis guilty of two counts of attempted intentional second-degree murder for the benefit of a gang. Davis argues on appeal that we should overturn his conviction on four grounds: (1) the dis... More...

$0 (05-31-2016 - MN)

William Salier and Karen Salier v. Walmart, Inc., et al.

Minneapolis, Minnesota civil litigation lawyers represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on breach of contract theories. Plaintiffs William and Karla Salier brought this action against defendants Walmart, Inc. ("Walmartâ€), and Hy-Vee, Inc. ("Hy-Veeâ€). The Saliers have asserted various tort claims related to Walmart's and Hy-Vee's refusals to fill the Saliers' pres... More...

$0 (08-19-2022 - MN)

Anders Rydholm v. Equifax Information Systems, LLC

Minneapolis, Minnesota consumer lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on Fair Credit Reporting Act violation theories. Anders Rydholm commenced this action against two credit reporting agencies ("CRAsâ€), Experian Information Solutions, Inc. ("Experianâ€) and Trans Union, LLC ("Trans Unionâ€), for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U... More...

$0 (08-16-2022 - MN)

Blake Ferrin v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc.

Minneapolis, Minnesota consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued defendant on a Fair Debit Reporting Act violation theory. After Blake Ferrin petitioned for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, he learned that Experian Information Solutions, Inc. ("Experianâ€) was reporting two accounts on his credit report inaccurately by failing to report them as discharged in his bankruptcy. Fe... More...

$0 (07-26-2022 - MN)

Ashley Quinones v. City of Edina, et al.

Minneapolis, Minnesota civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on 1983 civil rights violation theories. On September 7, 2019, Brian Jesus Quinones-Rosario committed suicide by cop. That night, after giving his family cryptic good-byes, he drove off alone. While streaming on Facebook Live, he drove erratically until he caught the attention of ... More...

$0 (07-26-2022 - MN)

Mary D. v. Social Security Administration

Minneapolis, Minnesota social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for disability benefits by HHS. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Â§ 405(g), Plaintiff Mary D. seeks judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security ("the Commissionerâ€) denying her application for supplemental security income ("SSIâ... More...

$0 (07-14-2022 - MN)

In re the Marriage of: Kelly John Brown v. Shawn Marie Brown

Minneapolis Minnesota family law lawyers represented parties in a divorce case. Appellant-husband Kelly John Brown and respondent-wife Shawn Marie Brown married in 1992. Husband petitioned for dissolution in April 2019. The parties attended the initial case-management conference on June 10, 2019, which is the presumed valuation date for property-division purposes. Minn. Stat. Â§ 51... More...

$0 (05-04-2022 - MN)

In re the Marriage of: Mark David Plucinsk v. Ellen Marie Budzynski

Rochester, Minnesota family law lawyers represented parties in a divorce case. Appellant and respondent were married for 22 years. Their marriage was dissolved in 2007 by a stipulated judgment and decree. Under that judgment and decree, appellant was ordered to pay respondent permanent maintenance in the amount of $3, 000 per month, which over time increased to $3, 666.20 per month ... More...

$0 (04-11-2022 - MN)

Corey Skelton v. Radisson Hotel Bloomington, et al.

Minneapolis, Minnesota employment laws represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on an Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 1001 et seq. theories. Corey Skelton was married to Beth M. Skelton ("Skeltonâ€), a corporate group sales manager at Davidson Hotels LLC. Davidson operated a welfare benefits plan ("Planâ€) that provided dental,<... More...

$0 (05-06-2022 - MN)

United States of America v. Tou Thao, Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane

St. Paul, Minnesota criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants charged with depriving others of their rights under color of law. Former MPD Officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng were found to have deprived Mr. Floyd of his constitutional right to be free from an officer's unreasonable force when each willfully failed to intervene to stop former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin's use of ... More...

$0 (02-25-2022 - MN)

Samantha Sohmer v. UnitedHealth Group Inc., et al.

Minneapolis, Minnesota plaintiff labor law lawyer sued Defendants on wrongful denial for E.R.I.S.A.-Employee Benefits. Â§1132. Civil enforcement (a) Persons empowered to bring a civil action A civil action may be broughtâ€” (1) by a participant or beneficiaryâ€” (A) for the relief provided for in subsection (c) of this section, or (... More...

$0 (12-28-2021 - MN)

Marc Nall v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Minneapolis, Minnesota consumer credit lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a Truth in Lending Act violation theory under 15 U.S.C. 1640, which provides, in part: (a) Individual or class action for damages; amount of award; factors determining amount of award Except as otherwise provided in this section, any creditor who fails to comply with any requirement imposed... More...

$0 (10-22-2021 - MN)

United States of America v. Emily Claire Hari, a/k/a Michael Hari

St. Paul, Minnesota defacing, damaging or destroying any religious real property because of the religious character of the property charge criminal defense lawyer represented Emily Claire Hari, a/k/a Michael Hari, age 50. On December 9, 2020, following a five-week trial, Hari was convicted by a federal jury on all five counts of the indictment, including intentionally defacing, damaging, ... More...

$0 (09-17-2021 - MN)

United States of America v. Emily Claire Hari, Michael Hari

Minneapolis, MN: Criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with intentionally defacing, damaging and destroying religious property because of the religious character of that property; intentionally obstructing and attempting to obstruct, by force and the threat of force, the free exercise of religious beliefs; conspiracy to commit federal felonies by means of fire and explosives; carry... More...

$0 (09-14-2021 - MN)

United States of America v. Jarve Josiah Somerville and Ronald Donte Finley, Jr.

St. Paul, MN: Felony firearm possession criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Jarvae Josiah Somerville, 28, of White Bear Lake, and Ronald Donte Finley, Jr., 26, of Minneapolis, who were charged with one count each of illegal possession of a firearm. "The increase in violence, throughout the Twin Cities, often as a result of firearms in the possession of felons, must end. The U.... More...

$0 (08-27-2021 - MN)

United States of America v. Matthew Scott White

St. Paul, Minnesota arson charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. On May 28,2020 Matthew Scott White, 31, entered the Enterprise Rent-A-Car building located in St. Paul, Minnesota and started a fire in the back office that completely destroyed the building. White fueled the fire by throwing papers and other flammable items onto the flames. As White exited the building, he to... More...

$0 (06-18-2021 - MN)

State of Minnesota v. Remona Lysa Brown

Worthington, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant who was charged with multiple Medicaid fraud felony charges relating to billings by Caring & Compassionate Healthcare Agency (CCHA), a home care nursing agency that also had a location in Lansing, Michigan. From 2012 to 2015, CCHA defrauded Minnesota's Medicaid program by: Billing for registered nurse and li... More...

$0 (05-13-2021 - MN)

Kelly Schultz v. TheMLSonline, Inc.

Minneapolis, Minnesota consumer law lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued TheMLSonline, Inc. on a Telephone Consumer Protection Act violation theory under 47 U.S.C. 227 which provides: (a) Definitions As used in this sectionâ€” (1) The term "automatic telephone dialing systemâ€ means equipment which has the capacityâ€” (A) to store or produce tel... More...

$1 (05-07-2021 - MN)