Minnesota Lawyer

After being severely injured in an accident involving a crane rented from Viant Crane Service LLC, Shade Boda brought a products liability lawsuit. Affirming the district court, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for Viant on Aug. 2.

The University of Minnesota Law School has announced the appointment of Ra’Shya Ghee as its inaugural assistant dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ghee will join Minnesota Law in this capacity in mid-August.

A woman who shattered her heel bone during a 2016 obstacle race did not prevail in her gross negligence claim against the race’s organizer and promoter. On Aug. 2, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s granting of summary judgment to defendants.

Minnetonka Public Schools has fulfilled its obligations to a special needs student under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), according to a case decided by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The appeals court ruled that Minnesota state employees who were not members of unions were not entitled to a return of “fair share” fees collected before a landmark 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

The 8th Circuit declined to revive a police officer’s disability discrimination suit July 14, upholding the district court’s decision to grant summary judgment in Jesse LeBlanc v. Denis McDonough.

Answering a question of first impression, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a trial delayed due to the pandemic did not violate a defendant’s constitutional right to a speedy trial.

An attorney who has practiced in Minnesota since 2004 has been disbarred for his conduct while representing a vulnerable adult.

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling finding Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois did not act in bad faith when it denied a property-damage claim by a Minnesota couple.

A prevailing party is not automatically entitled to expert witness fees when the District Court finds that the testimony was unnecessary.