Minnesota Lawyer Verdicts and Settlements

J.C. vs. Dr. B.Q., Dr. D.P., & LAU

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff's Summary of the Case: The plaintiff was referred to the defendant urologists, who diagnosed that her with a cancerous kidney. One of the physicians advised the plaintiff that the kidney and ureter would be removed in a laparoscopic procedure. The physician also advised the plaintiff that if there was bleeding, the procedure might need to be converted to an open surgery. The physician did not tell the plaintiff, however, that neither he nor his partner had ever previously performed this surgery laparoscopically or that neither of them had ever converted a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure. The only training either physician had in laparoscopic procedures consisted of a couple of one day continuing medical education seminars, where they performed laparoscopic procedures on cadavers, pigs and dogs.

S.W. v EC Companies et al.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff’s Summary of the Case: On Aug. 22, 2005, the plaintiff, a 33-year-old law enforcement officer with a local suburban jurisdiction in Hennepin County, was called to the scene of a traffic accident.

Dog Bite

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff’s Summary of the Case: The plaintiff was riding his horse on a park trail when the defendant’s dog attacked the horse, causing the horse to bolt. The plaintiff fell off, and suffered a fracture of his left shoulder and other injuries.

Chris Lee and Pamela Fredrickson v. Michael Gross & Associates, Inc., as Special Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Anthony Boullosa, deceased

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff’s Summary of the Case: On Feb. 27, 2006, a 42-year-old professional truck driver was driving south on Highway 52. As he neared the city of Hampton, he observed the defendant’s white Buick on the shoulder. Without warning, the defendant suddenly veered from the shoulder into the plaintiff’s lane.

Bearbower v. Schantzen

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff's Statement of the Case: The plaintiff's vehicle was rear ended on an entrance ramp onto southbound highway 280. There was substantial property damage to both vehicles.

Steven Geelan et al v. The Mark Travel Corporation

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff's Statement of the Case: This was a class action suit brought by more than 900 former Sun Country Airlines employees against Sun Country's sister company (Mark Travel) for violation of the federal WARN Act, which requires 60 days' advanced notice prior to any mass layoff.

Susan M. Johnson Hoffman v. City of Greenfield, Lawrence S. Plack , Leonard Jankowski

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff's Statement of the Case: This was a whistleblower, retaliation and defamation case brought by a former city administrator for the city of Greenfield against the city, former mayor and former councilmember.

Ramesh Bhakta and Champak Bhakta v. Allstate Insurance Company

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Plaintiff's Statement of the Case: Ramesh Bhakta, age 58, is a native of India, has an 8th grade education and limited English skills. He immigrated to the United States in 1978. His brother-in-law Champak Bhakta, age 52, is also a native of India but received a college degree before immigrating in 1978.

Jennifer Irlbeck v. Matthew Forland

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CDT

Defense Statement of the Case: The plaintiff was stopped on a highway waiting to make a left turn when she was struck from behind at highway speeds by a vehicle driven by defendant.