The firm settled a fire subrogation case involving a truck stop in South Dakota. Liability was based on the failure of a chemical fire suppression system to contain the fire in its initial stage.
The firm settled a property damage subrogation case arising out of a fire at a well-known Minnesota resort. The fire was caused by faulty construction of the fireplaces in the villas at the resort. The original contractor had since dissolved his company, but the firm was able to recover from another company based on successor liability.
The firm won a motion for sanctions and attorney's fees based on an opposing party's refusal to voluntarily dismiss our client from a construction defect case.
The firm successfully argued for summary judgment in the defense of a client on a patent infringement claim. The favorable judgment was later sustained by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The firm defeated several motions to add claims for punitive damages in various personal injury actions.
In August, 2011, during the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Annual Meeting in Duluth, MN, Lisa R. Griebel was elected as the Vice-President/President Elect for the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association 2011 – 2012 term.
In August, 2011, Lauren E. Nuffort was elected as the vice-Young Lawyer Liaison to the DRI Life, Health and Disability Committee. Ms. Nuffort’s position begins in October, 2011. DRI is an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. The Life, Health and Disability Committee focuses on issues affecting the life, health and disability insurance and managed care industries.
Steve Pfefferle, Anthony Kane and Ryan Johannsen completed a 40 hour class and obtained their certifications of completion of HAZWOPER training pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1910.120.
Jessica K. Allen was recently named a member of the NASP Subrogator Editorial Advisory Committee.
Megan D. Hafner continues in her service to the Minnesota Defense Lawyer’s Association. Ms. Hafner serves on the Editorial Committee.
Steven J. Pfefferle and Ryan A. Johannsen spoke at the National Association of Subrogation Professionals annual conference in New Orleans, LA. They spoke on the topic of subrogation philosophy, and have been invited back next year to speak again on the same topic.
Steven J. Pfefferle spoke at the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association’s Trial Techniques seminar in Duluth, MN. He spoke on the topic of fire subrogation from the plaintiff’s perspective. Ryan Johannsen assisted him in his presentation.
Ryan A. Johannsen has joined the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), and specifically has become a member of the Insurance Section of the AAJ.
Lisa Griebel was recently recognized nationally as one of fourteen “top attorneys” in the area of Construction Litigation for the State of Minnesota, as found in “The Top Attorneys in Construction, Real Estate and Environmental Law,” Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers, May/June 2009.
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