The Supreme Court of Minnesota issued a decision on April 5 clarifying whether the "proceeds awarded" to an insured are capped by the insurance policy limit. The proceeds awarded are defined under Minn. Stat. § 604.18 (2016), which authorizes the award of "taxable...
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Court Decision Helps Define “Prevailing Party” for Paying Disbursements
The Court of Appeals issued an opinion that clarifies what constitutes a "prevailing party" for purposes of paying disbursements and whether the prevailing party is required to pay the opposing party's disbursements after service of the first offer of judgment or...
No-Fault Economic Loss Benefits for Auto Accident Clarified
The Court of Appeals issued an opinion clarifying what no-fault economic loss benefits individuals are entitled to following an automobile accident. The question was whether an individual is entitled to $500 per week, as specified by the January 1, 2015 amendment, or...
Changing the Way We Litigate Minnesota Cases Major Civil Rules Changes Effective July 1
The Minnesota Supreme Court has just handed down some major revisions to the civil rules (found HERE). These changes will result in some significant changes in the way our civil cases are handled. The changes were just handed down yesterday and will be effective July...
Court Rules: Recover No-Fault Benefits for Damages Recovered in a Prior Negligence Action
Earlier today, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision holding that an insured may recover no-fault benefits for medial expenses and wage loss even if those expenses were previously recovered in a tort action. State Farm v. Lennartson and Foss, No. A14-0132;...
Ron Brandenburg provided legal assistance to the United Way, pro bono
Ron Brandenburg, attorney with Quinlivan & Hughes, is pictured here at the closing on December 16 when the United Way of Central Minnesota purchased its own office building. Ron provided legal assistance to the United Way, pro bono, with respect to the purchase....
Q&H Receives United Way Partnership Award
It's such an honor to be the United Way's 2016 Best Year-Round Partnership award winner for small organizations! A huge thank you to all the Q&H families for investing time, talent, and treasure in our communities!
Judge Freezes Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules: Now What?
A Federal District Court Judge out of the Eastern District of Texas issued a nation-wide temporary injunction halting the Dec. 1 implementation date of the Department of Labor's new overtime rules. Because this is a temporary order, employers have been left wondering...
Batten Down The Hatches – Dealing With Business Lawsuits
Most businesses will eventually be faced with some type of lawsuit. Here are basic tips to help you through the process: Don't Ignore the Lawsuit Papers If you receive a Summons and Complaint, you must respond, usually within 20 days. Failure to respond in a timely...
Plaintiffs Can Seek Relief from Mandatory Dismissals After a Failure to File
Minnesota Supreme Court holds Rule 60.02 Motions to Vacate can revive cases dismissed under Rule 5.04 for failure to file within one year; District Courts have discretion under Rule 60.02 Yesterday, the MN Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions - Gams v. Houghton...