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Case Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Severally Liable Defendants Who Are 50% Or Less At Fault Pay Only Their Fair Share.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited “Staab II” decision, holding a defendant who is severally, but not... read more
21Nov
EZKM Wins Minnesota Court of Appeals Decision Regarding Wrongful Death Claim Against Co-Employee
Matt Johnson successfully argued that a wrongful death claim against a co-employee cannot be brought when the co-employee acted... read more
22Sep
Clearing The Murky Waters Of Equitable Contribution: Insured Can’t Recover Unpaid Defense Costs From Its Insurers On Equitable Contribution Grounds.
A Minnesota federal court recently held the insured’s equitable contribution obligation to a co-insurer cannot be reduced by unpaid... read more
28Apr
The Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Miller-Shugart Agreements Need Not Necessarily Allocate Between Covered and Uncovered Claims
In King’s Cove Marina, LLV v. United Fire & Cas. Co., A19-0078 (Minn. April 14, 2021), the Minnesota Supreme... read more
07Mar
Erickson Law Firm Welcomes Lauren Rossitto as an Associate Attorney
Erickson, Zierke, Kuderer & Madsen, P.A. are pleased to announce that Lauren Rossitto has joined the firm as an... read more
11May
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION/MEDIATION
Effective May 11, 2017, Erickson Law Firm shareholder and attorney Matthew Johnson is now a qualified neutral under Rule... read more
19Jun
Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Resident-Relative Exclusions are Enforceable
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently held “resident-relative” exclusions in insurance policies are not void due to public policy. In 2014,... read more
09Dec
Lookin’ For Some Hot Stuff: Eighth Circuit Reverses A Million Dollar Coverage Award To Hot Stuff Foods. Phrase “May Likely Result” Does Not Create Ambiguity.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a jury verdict of over $1,000,000 in a food product recall... read more
06Jun
Insurance Coverage: Eighth Circuit Holds Miller-Shugart Agreement after Drake-Ryan Settlement Violates Umbrella Policy’s Cooperation Clause.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Minnesota law, recently held that entering a Miller-Shugart agreement after entering a... read more
17Jun
No-Fault Act Permits UIM Policies To Limit Coverage To Persons Who Suffer “Bodily Injury” In Wrongful Death Actions
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently held that a policy providing underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage only to “insureds” who... read more