South Dakota Federal Tort Claims Law
<h2> <center> Michael Gibson v. Greg Gibson, et al. </h2> </center>
Watertown, South Dakota civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of fiduciary duty case. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Michael Gibson has twice unsuccessfully sued Greg, or Delores, or both for claims relating to GFLP. In the more recent of the two, Michael sued GFLP and... More...
$ (07-10-2026 - SD)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Duane Rouillard, III </h2> </center>
Pierre, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault, resisting, and impeding a federal officer. In December 2022, Duane Rouillard, III, age 37, was in custody at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Correctional Facility, in Todd County, South Dakota. On the evening of December 29, 2022, Rouillard assaulted a corrections officer by punching him multiples times... More...
$ (04-28-2026 - sd)<h2> <center> Seamus Culhane, Turbak Law Office, P.C., Thomas Dickson and Dickson Law Office v. Bill Trovson
Watertown, South Dakota, lawyers represented the parties in a declaratory judgement actions. Bill Thovson, a South Dakota resident, contacted attorney Seamus Culhane, a South Dakota attorney, following the tragic death of Thovson’s wife, Paula, as a result of a car accident in North Dakota on July 28, 2020. Culhane agreed to represent Thovson and his minor daughter in relation to Paula’... More...
$ (04-17-2026 - SD)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Joseph Andrew Carpenter </h2> </center>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of of ammunition by a prohibited person. Joseph Carpenter, 38, was indicted for Possession of Ammunition by Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in June 2025. The case arose on February 13, 2025, when law enforcement in Sioux Falls searched a hotel room where Carpenter had been staying a... More...
$ (03-27-2026 - SD)United States of America v. Kaine Sander
Rapid City, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. In June of 2025, in Meade County, Kaine Sander, 22, of Sturgis, South Dakota, was the passenger in a car stopped by a police officer for having a cracked windshield. Sander possessed a revolver along with ammunition and THC. Sander had previously been convi... More...
$ (02-27-2026 - SD)<H2> United States of America v. Jamie Perez
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal possession of a firearm. Jamie Perez, 43, was indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in November 2024. He pleaded guilty on October 7, 2025. On September 28, 2024, Sioux Falls Police found Perez asleep behind the wheel of his running vehicle, stopped... More...
$ (01-14-2026 - SD)<H2> United States of America v. Darwin Carlow
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Carlow was indicted for three counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender by a federal grand jury in May 2025. He pleaded guilty to one count on September 18, 2025. Carlow was charged following repeated failures to maintain his sex offender registration as requi... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - SD)<H2> United States of America v. Dwayne Anderson
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with participation in a scheme to defraud an American woman from as early as 2010 until September 2017. Dwayne Anderson, age 36, was indicted by a federal grand jury in February 2023. In July 2024, Jamaican authorities arrested him and agreed to a United States request he be extradited to this country to face... More...
$ (12-18-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. James Kooima </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Production of Child Pornography. <br> <br> James Kooima, age 47, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Jus... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Amanda Acosta </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in South Dakota.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jericho James Ladeaux </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> Jerich... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. James Daniel Lathrop </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Matthew Zook </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<b... More...
$0 (09-29-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Matthew Zook </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentencing took place on September 29, ... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Dylan Sanchez </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a man from Rapid City, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Amanda Acosta </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. <br> <br> - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a woman from Prairie Village, Kansas, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on Septem... More...
$0 (09-29-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. James Kooima </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography.<br> <br> James Kooima, age 47, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, five years of supervised release, a special assessment to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 in the amount of $5,000, a special assessment to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Alexis Mertens, Brandy Christman </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a woman from Slayton, Minnesota, and a woman from Aberdeen, South Dakota, both convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Contro... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jericho James Ladeaux </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. <br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September ... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. James Daniel Lathrop </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025. <br> <br> James... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. James Kooima </h1></h1>
Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Pornography<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a man from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Production of Child Pornography. The sentencing took place on September 29, 2025.<br> <br> James Kooima, age 47,... More...
$0 (09-29-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Nathan Tobacco-Clifford </h1></h1>
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Kyle, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 19, 2025... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Nathan Tobacco-Clifford </h1></h1>
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance<br> <br> United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a man from Kyle, South Dakota, convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on September 19, 2025... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Heath Choal </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Methamphetamine in the Pierre Area </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Reliance Man, Seventh in a Large-Scale Conspiracy, Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine in the Pierre Area</h2></center></b></b... More...
$0 (09-16-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Derek McCloskey </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Resisting and Impeding Federal Officers and for Possessing Methamphetamine Bound for Distribution </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> St. Francis Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Resisting and Impeding Federal Officers and for... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Brady Makes Room </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center... More...
$0 (08-25-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Michael Cole, a/k/a “Texas†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 20 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in the Rapid City Area</h2>... More...
$0 (08-26-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Eric Roubideaux, II </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Voluntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Mission Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon</h2></center></b></b></center></><... More...
$0 (08-25-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Richard Wayne Gray </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity and Aggravated Sexual Abuse with Children </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Wyoming Man Found Not Guilty in Federal Court</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color... More...
$0 (08-11-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Andre Gibson </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine In and Around Rapid City </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Rapid City Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine In and Around Rapid City</h2></... More...
$0 (07-31-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Kiana Pilcher </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Rapid City, South Dakota ruminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> <br> Rapid City Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years in Federal Prison Following Conviction for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering</h2></center></b></b></center><br>... More...
$0 (07-31-2025 - SD)Jody Pham v. Smithfield Foods, Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota workers' compensation lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a premises liability claim.<br> <br> Jody Pham injured her neck and right shoulder while working at Smithfield Foods, a self-insured employer. Smithfield accepted the injury as a compensable workers' compensation claim and, without a hearing or settlement agreement, continued to pay workers' compensation benefits f... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - SD)Rodney Alexander v. Estate of Steve Hobart and Nick Hobart
Rapid City, South Dakota civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute.<br> <br> Rodney Alexander and Steve Hobart entered into an agreement giving Alexander a right of first refusal to purchase Steve's cattle and to have Steve's national forest livestock grazing permit transferred to him. They, along with Steve's son Nick, later signed an addendum clarifying th... More...
$0 (07-25-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Lonnie Running Bear, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pierre, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Assaulting a Federal Officer </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Parmelee Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assaulting a Federal Officer</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> L... More...
$0 (07-11-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Boru Guye Wako, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Two Firearm Charges </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> <br> Federal Jury Finds Sioux Falls Man Guilty of Two Firearm Charges</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <center><br>... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - SD)United States of America v. J.T. Myore
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represnted the Defendant charged with carjacking amd bramdosjomg a foredar, during a crime of violence.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Federal robbery and aiding and abetting laws, as defined under 18 U.S.C. § 2, hold individuals liable for the crimes of others if they assist in or encourage the commission of a federal offense. Essentially, anyone who a... More...
$0 (06-27-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Verl Antonie Janis </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Aberdeen, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> McLaughlin Man Sentenced to 5South Dakota for Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer</h2></center></b></b></center></b><br> <br> U.S. District Judge Charles B.... More...
$0 (06-11-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Lamont Victor Garrett </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Ammunition by a Felon </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Possession of Ammunition by a Felon Following Federal Jury Trial</h2></center></b></b></center></b><br> <br> A jury has convicted L... More...
$0 (06-12-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Elijah Barse </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Sioux Falls, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Carjacking and Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Jury Finds Sioux Falls Man Guilty of Carjacking and Carrying and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Re... More...
$0 (04-30-2025 - SD)<h1> United States of America v. Jason Cook, Conrad DeMarce </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Pierre, SD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two North Dakota Men Charged with Credit Union Robbery in Eagle Butte, South Dakota</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A federal grand jury indict... More...
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