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09Dec
FDCPA Update: Eighth Circuit Holds Collection Agency’s FCRA “Disputed Debt” Compliance Is Not Debt Collection Activity Under To The FDCPA.
In McIvor v. Credit Control Services, Inc., --- F.3d ---, No. 14-1164 (8th Cir. Dec. 14, 2014), plaintiff alleged... read more
17Jul
No-Fault Update: Replacement Services Now Compensable Even If They’re Not Replaced.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled that under the Minnesota No-Fault Act, an injured insured who has primary... 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
01Sep
Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Affirms Expansion of What Constitutes Insurer Bad Faith in Underinsured Motorist Actions.
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision in Peterson v. Western National Mutual Insurance, A18-1081... read more
28Aug
Eighth Circuit Holds “Leakage” Is Not “Seepage” And Grants Coverage Under Homeowners’ Policy.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Minnesota law, recently held “leakage” is not “seepage” and found a homeowner... read more
13Apr
Insurance Coverage: Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Reasonable Expectations Argument, Applies Criminal Acts Exclusion.
Applying Minnesota law, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt to circumvent a “criminal acts” exclusion... read more
31Oct
Minnesota Federal Court Clarifies Evidence Necessary To Maintain Indemnity Allocation Action.
U.S. District Court Judge Patrick Schlitz, recently issued an Order in a complex case clarifying the evidence necessary to... read more
03Feb
Minnesota Court of Appeals Reverses Seven-figure Award to Subcontractor on Construction Site.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed a $5 million award in favor of an independent contractor who performed... read more
29Jun
Insurance Coverage: Eighth Circuit finds Bank is entitled to Bond Coverage for Cyber Theft of $485,000 despite Employees Failure to Follow Security Procedures.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reached an important decision regarding insurance coverage for cyber thefts from banks. The... 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