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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
01Nov
Starting Legal Proceeding within 30-day Validation Period under the FDCPA
In the recent case of Lansing v. Wilford, Geske & Cook, P.A., CIV. 13-1525 RHK, 2013 WL 5587956 (D.... read more
06Aug
Court of Appeals Rules Insurance Brokers ARE Agents of Insurance Companies
The rules of evidence allow out-of-court statements made by either party or agents of either party to be admissible... read more
20Aug
Personal Injury and Uninsured Motorist Benefits: Court holds that “Coverage Available” For Excess UIM Coverage Equals the Difference Between the UIM Benefits Paid to the Insured from the Occupied Vehicle and the Excess UIM Policy’s Limit.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently held that the term “coverage available” for excess UIM coverage refers to benefits paid... read more
21Nov
In Memoriam: Elton A. Kuderer (6/21/1929 – 11/20/2014)
We mourn the loss of our beloved friend, father, law partner, and colleague, Elton Kuderer. Mr. Kuderer’s esteemed active legal... read more
28Jan
Matt Johnson Presents One-Hour Webinar on Joint & Several Liability
On January 28, 2014, Matt Johnson from the Erickson Law Firm presented a one-hour webinar for Minnesota CLE entitled... read more
20Aug
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Twombly & Iqbal “Plausibility Standard”.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled the more stringent federal standard for pleadings does not apply to civil cases... read more
01Mar
Minnesota Comparative Fault Act Does Not Reduce Damages Owed by Third-Party Defendant Where Jury Find Plaintiff’s Employer Also Shares a Percentage of Fault
In Fish v. Ramler Trucking Inc., 2019 WL 272865 (Minn. Ct. App. Jan. 22, 2019), the Minnesota Court of... read more
05May
Eighth Circuit Holds Multiple Wrongful Acts To Multiple Plaintiffs Are One “Claim” Under Professional Liability Policy
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Minnesota law, recently held multiple wrongful acts to several plaintiffs were subject... read more
19Jun
Fidelity Bond Pays Third-Party Verdict In Fee-Advance Scam.
A Minnesota federal court recently ruled a fidelity bond responsible to pay damages to a third-party where an employee... read more