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Court affirms dismissal of employment claims against Guardian ad Litem Board

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Bridgette Williams' employment claims against the Minnesota State Guardian ad Litem Board. The court found that the district court properly dismissed the claims on the pleadings, upholding the board's decision to terminate Williams' employment.

Shantz v. City of Waconia - Negligence Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a district court's denial of summary judgment for the City of Waconia in a negligence case. The court found the city was entitled to vicarious official immunity regarding a slip-and-fall incident on a city sidewalk.

State v. Dhara Hayi Hassan - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part the conviction of Dhara Hayi Hassan. The court reversed the conviction for possession of a firearm without a serial number based on precedent but affirmed the conviction for second-degree unintentional murder.

Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms James Paul Aery Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision not to recuse the judge, deny a motion to withdraw a guilty plea, and deny a durational departure in the case of James Paul Aery. The court found no abuse of discretion in these rulings.

Arneson v. St Cloud Auto Sales - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision finding Kirstin Arneson ineligible for unemployment benefits due to employment misconduct. The court found substantial evidence supported the unemployment-law judge's determination that Arneson's conduct constituted misconduct.

Donahue v. Donahue - Court Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a district court judgment concerning a dispute between three brothers over a limited liability company and real property. The court affirmed the dismissal of unjust enrichment claims against the LLC but reversed the order for dissolution of the company.

Civil Commitment of Lisa Danielle Labok Reversed by MN Court of Appeals

The Minnesota Court of Appeals reversed a district court's orders for civil commitment and involuntary medication of Lisa Danielle Labok. The reversal was based on the county's failure to provide proper personal service of notice for the hearing, violating statutory requirements.

State of Minnesota v. Joseph Patrick Martin, II - Domestic Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Joseph Patrick Martin, II, for felony domestic assault. The court found no prejudicial abuse of discretion in admitting evidence of prior similar conduct under Minnesota Statutes section 634.20.

Massaquoi v. Al-Qudeh - Defamation Claim Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a defamation claim brought by tenants against their landlord. The court found no genuine issues of material fact regarding the defamation claim and denied the tenants' motion to amend their complaint.

State v. Traylor - Nonprecedential Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Jaimee Nichole Traylor for third-degree controlled-substance murder and sale. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions, rejecting Traylor's argument that the state failed to prove the drug sold caused the victim's death.