US Courts

Perry v. Minnesota DNR - Boundary by Practical Location

Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's denial of Bruce Junker's motion for a new trial in a boundary dispute case. The court upheld the finding that a boundary by practical location was validly established through monuments indicated by Junker in 1984 and subsequent open use by the Perry neighbors. The case involved overlapping property descriptions of approximately 4.26 feet along the south line and 16 feet along the lake.

Augustine Togba unemployment appeal affirmed

Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the unemployment-law judge's decision denying benefits to Augustine M. Togba, finding he was discharged for employment misconduct. Togba failed to return to work after a holiday break without notifying his employer Micro Parts, Inc. The court deferred to the ULJ's credibility determinations and factual findings.

Sollars v. Minnesota Department of Human Services - Employment Disqualification

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the Department of Human Services' decision to disqualify Kimberly Sollars from employment with vulnerable adults. The disqualification stems from a September 2024 Isanti County determination that Sollars financially exploited her stepsons. The court rejected Sollars' procedural due process challenges and found the DHS did not act arbitrarily in affirming her disqualification.

State v. Bailey - Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed Michael Brian Bailey's convictions for first-degree criminal sexual conduct under Minnesota Statutes section 609.342. The appellate court upheld the district court's admission of Spreigl evidence (prior bad acts involving another minor), finding no error in the evidentiary rulings. Case No. A25-0836.

Seelye v. Leech Lake Band - Unemployment Benefits Denial

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a lower tribunal's decision denying unemployment benefits to Colton Seelye. The court found substantial evidence supporting the unemployment-law judge's conclusion that Seelye committed employment misconduct during his 90-day probationary period as an EMT attendant. Seelye's claims of retaliation and procedural unfairness were rejected.

Gutierrez Barragan v. Commissioner of Social Security - Social Security DIWC

Jesus Gutierrez Barragan filed a civil complaint against the Commissioner of Social Security in the U.S. District Court Northern District of California (San Francisco Division). The case concerns Social Security Disability Insurance (DIWC/DIWW) benefits, challenging an administrative denial. Case Number 3:26-cv-02804 was filed on March 31, 2026.

M.R. et al v. Robinson et al - Civil Rights Damages Action

M.R. and Marquweda Johnson filed a federal civil rights damages action in the Northern District of California against the City of Oakland, County of Alameda, and 1-20 Does. The complaint, filed March 31, 2026 under Case No. 4:26-cv-02801, alleges civil rights violations and seeks monetary damages. Attorney Kellan Patterson represents the plaintiffs.

Board of Trustees v. A3 Pipeline - ERISA Breach of Contract

Labor trust fund trustees filed suit in N.D. California against A3 Pipeline for breach of contract, seeking damages and a mandatory injunction under ERISA. The complaint, filed March 31, 2026 (Case No. 4:26-cv-02799), alleges failure to pay required contributions to the Laborers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California.

NumberAI v. Dream Lab AI - Trademark Infringement

NumberAI, Inc. filed a trademark infringement complaint against Dream Lab AI, Inc. in the Northern District of California (Case No. 3:26-cv-02802) on March 31, 2026. The complaint, filed with a $405 filing fee, alleges the defendant infringed on NumberAI's trademarks. Both parties are technology companies operating in the AI sector.

Geisler et al v. Bass et al - Contract Dispute

The Northern District of California received a new civil contract enforcement complaint filed March 31, 2026. Plaintiffs Fred G. Geisler, Copernicus Dynamics Group, and Norman C. Fleming sued defendants Bass et al. The complaint seeks recovery under diversity jurisdiction with a $405 filing fee.