CONSUMER LAW: Purpose of Call, Not Its Content, Is Determinative of TCPA Violation.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recently resuscitated a putative class action for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection...
No Replacement? No Problem! Minnesota Supreme Court Holds That No-Fault Claimant Can Recover The Value of Services Not Replaced.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently held that Minnesota’s No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act allows an injured person who provides care...
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...
No Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Insured’s Collision with a Snowmobile
A Minnesota federal court recently held that an insured who collided with a snowmobile was not entitled to underinsured...
Matt Johnson Presents at Minnesota CLE Regarding Issues Related to Alcohol in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases.
On May 13, 2015, Matt Johnson from the Erickson Law Firm presented a Minnesota CLE’s Annual Seminar regarding Motor...
The Verdict Is In: Bob Kuderer And Tom Brock Post Trial Victory In Hit-And-Run Wrongful Death Case.
Bob and Tom represented an auto insurer in a hit-and-run, “pedestrian v. motor vehicle” wrongful death case. The decedent...
Insurance Coverage: Eighth Circuit Finds No Duty To Defend Trademark Infringement Claim Under Advertising Injury Coverage In CGL Policy Under Minnesota Law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently weighed in on an important insurance coverage issue...
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...
Ambiguous Reservation of Rights Letter Converts Duty To Defend Into Duty to Reimburse Defense Costs.
A Minnesota federal court recently held that an ambiguous reservation of rights letter created a conflict of interest requiring...
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...