United States

State v. Larson - Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct against Justin Duane Larson. The court rejected Larson's arguments regarding the denial of his motions to strike testimony, the denial of his mistrial motion, and the refusal to admit video conference testimony, finding the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction.

Hogendorf vs. Green - Environmental Liability and Attorney Fees

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment awarding attorney fees and costs to respondent Renee Hogendorf against appellants James Green Jr. and Well Groomed Lawns, Inc. The court found no error in the award of fees and costs under the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA).

N A Brothers LLC v. Werts - UPEPA Application in Defamation Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a district court's denial of a special motion to dismiss under the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA). The court found that UPEPA should have been applied to claims of defamation and conspiracy brought by a childcare provider against former employees and parents.

State of Minnesota v. David Bernard Suess, Sr. - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of David Bernard Suess, Sr., for first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court found no error in the district court's admission of relationship and prior offense evidence at trial. This nonprecedential opinion provides guidance on evidentiary rulings in similar cases.

Court affirms denial of habeas corpus petition

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a habeas corpus petition filed by Antoine C. Whitner. The court found that Whitner failed to state a claim for habeas relief, upholding the district court's decision. The case involved violations of supervised release conditions related to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Snowman Construction v. Ceresota Funding II LLC - Civil Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in a construction dispute between Snowman Construction and Ceresota Funding II LLC. The court found no error in the admission of evidence, the handling of spoliation claims, findings of fact, or damage awards.

State of Minnesota v. Anthony Dimitri Limogianni - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming a conviction for criminal sexual conduct. The court found that the district court did not err in concluding that the appellant waived any objection to the closure of the courtroom during the victim's testimony.

Nesbit v. Covel-Paulzine - Property Partition Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has filed a nonprecedential opinion in the case of Nesbit v. Covel-Paulzine. The court remanded the case to the district court for additional findings regarding the partition of a jointly owned property and the equitable allocation of sale proceeds.

Court of Appeals affirms revocation of driving privileges and license plates

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order sustaining the revocation of an appellant's driving privileges and the impoundment of his license plates. The appellant argued that evidence was obtained through an unconstitutional trespass, but the court found no error.

State v. Lashun Miller - Affirmation of Convictions

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Lashun Miller for first-degree burglary and third-degree assault. Miller had appealed after his petition for postconviction relief to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by the postconviction court.