Attorneys Lauren Hoglund and Stuart Campbell attend the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Trial Academy from November 7-November 8, 2024
Attorneys Lauren Hoglund and Stuart Campbell had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Trial Academy from November 7-November 8, 2024. There, they received tips and instructions in key components of the jury trial from experienced defense attorneys and sitting judges. These included recommendations for conducting effective voir dire, ideas for making compelling opening statements and closing arguments, and instructions in navigating direct and cross-examinations of... Read more →
Katie Storms Spoke at the Department of Labor & Industry Workers’ Compensation Summit
On October 29, 2024, attorney Katie H. Storms spoke at the Department of Labor & Industry’s Workers’ Compensation Summit on the statutory amendments that she worked in drafting for the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. Ms. Storms is a member of the Minnesota Defense Lawyer’s Association and works with the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council and provides legislative recommendations to the Workers' Compensation Act from the defensive perspective.
Julie T. Le Joins Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A.
Julie Le joined Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson P.A., in September 2024. She practices primarily in workers’ compensation, representing employers and insurers as well as injured workers throughout Minnesota. After joining the bar, she practiced criminal (prosecution and defense), family, immigration, and workers’ compensation. Julie was born and raised in Vietnam. She immigrated to the United States in 1993. She speaks fluently in both English and Vietnamese. Julie is very... Read more →
Brandon Meshbesher and Bill Davidson Obtained Summary Judgment in a Defamation Case.
Brandon Meshbesher and Bill Davidson obtained summary judgment in a defamation case. The Plaintiff, a refugee from Afghanistan, sued the nonprofit that was responsible for providing transition and support for newly arrived refugees along with two individual employees. The Court found that the Plaintiff failed to present any admissible evidence that our clients made any defamatory statements and Plaintiff’s claims were dismissed in their entirety.
Congratulations to the 2024 Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson Super Lawyers
2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers: William L. Davidson, Appellate Mark A. Fredrickson, Personal Injury General Defense Thomas D. Jensen, Civil Litigation Defense Patrick J. Larkin, Construction Litigation Richard A. Lind, Civil Litigation Defense Timothy J O'Connor, Civil Litigation Defense Paul C. Peterson. Professional Liability Defense Matthew D. Sloneker, Civil Litigation Defense Katie H. Storms, Workers' Compensation Brian A. Wood, Personal Injury General... Read more →
Congratulations to Madison Larva for joining the State Bar Association of North Dakota
https://www.ndcourts.gov/lawyers/10029
Matt Sloneker Obtained a Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Trial in Hennepin County.
Matt Sloneker obtained a defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial in Hennepin County. The plaintiff alleged a failure to obtain informed consent for an orthopedic surgery. After a three-day trial, the jury found that the defendant doctor was not negligent.
Tom Jensen, Bill Davidson, and Stuart Campbell Obtained a Complete Victory from the Minnesota Court of Appeals
Tom Jensen, Bill Davidson, and Stuart Campbell recently obtained a complete victory from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The appeal involved crossclaims between the defendants in a personal injury action, and addressed questions of law regarding statutory and common law indemnification when an allegedly negligent employee is protected from out-of-pocket loss by personal liability insurance. The plaintiff alleged injuries stemming from a massage, and she named the involved massage therapist... Read more →
Matt Sloneker Obtained a Defense Jury Verdict in a Dental Malpractice Trial in Hennepin County
Matt Sloneker obtained a defense jury verdict in a dental malpractice trial in Hennepin County. The plaintiff alleged several deviations from the standard of care causing damages, but the jury found that the defendant dentist was not negligent in connection with the care and treatment provided to the plaintiff.
LJSP Congratulates New Partner Brandon Meshbesher
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson welcomes Brandon Meshbesher as their newest Partner. Brandon's primary areas of practice are business disputes, employment litigation, general liability, and insurance litigation. Before entering private practice. Brandon obtained his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2015 and received a B.A. from the University of Denver in 2012.
Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. Welcomes John Knapp
Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. is excited to announce that John Knapp has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. Welcomes Franklin Rosenberg
Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. is excited to announce that Franklin Rosenberg has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
Congratulations Tyler Young on Passing the 2023 Bar Exam
Tyler is currently a Law Clerk at Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson, he is a 2023 Mitchell Hamline School of Law graduate. Tyler will be sworn in as an Attorney on October 27th 2023. Congratulations Tyler.
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson Welcomes Madison Larva
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson P.A. would like to welcome Madison Larva to the firm. Madison is a Duluth native and received her B.S. from Saint Cloud State in 2015, and her J.D., from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2020.
Thomas Jensen Presented at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa
Tom Jensen was a presenter on the topic, “From Accusation to Resolution: Understanding Chiropractic Malpractice Claims” hosted by Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, on September 16, 2023.
Congratulations to the 2023 Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson Super Lawyers
2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers: William L. Davidson, Appellate Mark A. Fredrickson, Personal Injury General Defense Thomas D. Jensen, Civil Litigation Defense Patrick J. Larkin, Construction Litigation Richard A. Lind, Civil Litigation Defense Timothy J O'Connor, Civil Litigation Defense Paul C. Peterson. Professional Liability Defense Matthew D. Sloneker, Civil Litigation Defense Eric J. Steinhoff, Civil Litigation Defense Katie H. Storms, Workers'... Read more →
Timothy Jung Presentation at the Annual Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook CLE Seminar
On April 19th Timothy Jung presented at the annual Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook continuing legal education seminar regarding Minnesota Workers’ Compensation law with a focus on legal issues that overlap with other areas of practice.
Congratulations to Sean Kelly for joining the State Bar Association of North Dakota
https://www.sband.org/
Office Move
We are excited to announce that the firm has completed it's office move. Our new address is: 1900 AT&T Tower 901 Marquette Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55402
LJSP Server migration 12/16-12/19 – Access extremely limited
LJSP's servers will be down during this period while we perform a server migration. The firm's access to emails will be extremely limited throughout the weekend. If it is urgent to reach someone over the weekend, please call Doug Sievers at 612-308-1337 and he will put you in touch with the appropriate person. Thank you for your understanding.
Timothy Jung presented arguments at the Minnesota Supreme Court
On December 6th Timothy Jung presented arguments at the Minnesota Supreme Court on behalf of a governmental client, concerning interpretation of 2013 amendments to the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act relating to PTSD. As a leader in this developing area of law, this is the 3rd time since the 2013 amendments that Tim has addressed legal questions at Minnesota’s highest court relating to PTSD and workers’ compensation.
Eric Steinhoff, Matt Sloneker, and Brandon Meshbesher Obtained a Victory from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Eric Steinhoff, Matt Sloneker, and Brandon Meshbesher obtained a victory from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The case involved the alleged disclosure of personal financial information of the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff alleged that the information was posted on the Defendant’s website and initiated a lawsuit for invasion of privacy under Wisconsin law. The Circuit Court granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant, holding that the Plaintiff failed to satisfy the “publicity” element of... Read more →
2022 MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar School Supplies Drive
For the second year in a row, Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson won the award for biggest contribution of school supplies at the 2022 MDLA Trial Techniques Seminar. The combined efforts of all the firms at the MDLA seminar raised over $1,400 and 2 full SUV loads of school supplies which will be going directly to stock a free store for educators just in time for the upcoming school year.
Congratulations Thomas Jensen and Lauren Hoglund for Successfully Obtaining a Complete Defense Verdict at a Recent Jury Trial in Washington County District Court
Congratulations to attorneys Thomas Jensen and Lauren Hoglund for successfully obtaining a complete defense verdict for their client at a recent jury trial in Washington County District Court. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant chiropractor breached the standard of care by using excessive force in a chiropractic adjustment, which allegedly caused a vertebral artery dissection and led to a stroke. Plaintiff also claimed that the defendant chiropractors failed to give informed consent about... Read more →
Congratulations to the Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson 2022 Super Lawyers
2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers: William L. Davidson, Appellate Mark A. Fredrickson, Personal Injury General Defense Thomas D. Jensen, Civil Litigation Defense Patrick J. Larkin, Construction Litigation Richard A. Lind, Civil Litigation Defense Paul C. Peterson. Professional Liability Defense - Top 100 Matthew D. Sloneker, Civil Litigation Defense Eric J. Steinhoff, Civil Litigation Defense Brian A. Wood, Personal Injury General Defense 2022 Minnesota Rising... Read more →
Mark McGrane Joins Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A.
Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. is excited to announce that Mark McGrane has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
Katie Storms Elected to Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. Board of Directors
On June 1, 2022, Katie H. Storms became a Director, joining the equity partners at Lind, Jensen, Sullivan & Peterson, P.A. Ms. Storms graduated from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2006, and joined the firm as an associate in May 2015. She became a shareholder in January 2019, and focuses her practice on the defense of workers’ compensation and employment-related disputes. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Storms mentors newer attorneys and law students,... Read more →
Brian Wood and Brandon Meshbesher Successfully Opposed a Petition for Review to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Brian Wood and Brandon Meshbesher successfully opposed a Petition for Review to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The case involved an individual who was accused of posting Plaintiffs’ photographs, along with sexually suggestive and degrading captions about them, on a members-only fetish website. It was a consolidated appeal from two separate lawsuits brought by eight individual Plaintiffs. We represented the Defendant’s homeowners insurer and intervened in the lawsuits to contest coverage. The... Read more →
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson P.A. is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Federated Challenge. #federatedchallenge
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson P.A. is proud to stand alongside sponsors from across the country to defend, empower, and ignite potential in our nation’s youth. Imagine the possibilities. #federatedchallenge Imagine the possibilities — we did.
Brandon Meshbesher Testified Before the Minnesota Senate Civil Law Committee
On March 3, 2022 Brandon Meshbesher testified before the Minnesota Senate Civil Law Committee in support of S.F. No. 3066—a bill that would repeal a Minnesota statute commonly referred to as the “seat belt gag rule.” John Hausladen, President of the Minnesota Trucking Association, also testified in support of the bill. The seat belt gag rule prohibits the admission into evidence of the use, or failure to use, seat belts in motor vehicle accident cases involving personal injuries or... Read more →
Please Join us in Congratulating Brandon Meshbesher and Brian Wood in a Recent Victory at the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
The case involved an individual who was accused of posting Plaintiffs’ photographs, along with sexually suggestive and degrading captions about them, on a members-only fetish website. It was a consolidated appeal from two separate lawsuits brought by eight individual Plaintiffs. We represented the Defendant’s homeowners insurer and intervened in the lawsuits to contest coverage. The insured asserted his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in response to discovery requests... Read more →
MINNESOTA WORK COMP COVID PRESUMPTION RETURNS
We’ve previously reported on a causation presumption applicable to COVID-19 and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law that was enacted in April of 2020. The law contained a “sunset date” and ended at 11:59 PM on December 31, 2021. By action of the legislature and Governor, the presumption has now returned. Minn. Stat. 176.011 subd 15(f) has been revived and reenacted. On February 4, 2022, Governor Walz signed into law H.F. 1203 which extends workers’ compensation benefits to... Read more →
Eric Steinhoff and Patrick Larkin obtained a full defense verdict in a gas explosion case. The case was tried over six full days in Swift County (Benson, Minnesota). Plaintiffs claimed that the firm’s client was negligent in providing furnace installation and furnace maintenance services and that such negligence caused the explosion which severely burned the Plaintiff. Plaintiff and his wife sought roughly $14 million in damages but the jury awarded $0.00 for all areas of claimed... Read more →
COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING MANDATORY VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYERS
A great deal of uncertainty has surrounded employers’ obligations under the OSHA “vaccine or testing” regulation (the “OSHA ETS”) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) interim final rule (the “CMS IFR”) requiring certain health care providers to ensure that its employees are vaccinated for COVID-19. With two recent orders from the U.S. Supreme Court, some of that uncertainty has been removed. The Supreme Court issued an order on January 13, 2022,... Read more →
Minnesota Work Comp Presumption For COVID-19 Ended December 31, 2021
This news blast is to remind you that the presumption applicable to COVID and Minnesota workers’ compensation law ended at 11:59 PM on December 31, 2021. We have previously issued announcements concerning the COVID presumption as contained in Minn. Stat. §176.011, Subd. 15(f). Please check our website for more information. The presumption that took effect in April 2020, has now ended. For injury dates from April, 2020, through the end of 2021, an employee is covered by the... Read more →
Congratulations to Attorneys Thomas Jensen, Lauren Hoglund and Paralegal Elizabeth Morris
Congratulations to attorneys Thomas Jensen, Lauren Hoglund and Paralegal Elizabeth Morris for successfully obtaining a complete defense verdict for their client at a recent jury trial in Dakota County District Court. Plaintiff alleged that the defendant chiropractor breached the standard of care by failing to diagnose, and continuing to treat with chiropractic adjustment, Plaintiff’s cervical region that included a herniated disc. Defendants were found not negligent, with the jury... Read more →
Paul Peterson and Matt Sloneker obtained the dismissal of a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations and other claims against a Tribal Court-appointed guardian ad litem
Paul Peterson and Matt Sloneker obtained the dismissal of a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations and other claims against a Tribal Court-appointed guardian ad litem. The court found that guardians ad litem are entitled to absolute quasi-judicial immunity for the performance of their court-appointed duties, and dismissed all claims.
Breaking News – Minnesota Supreme Court Work Comp Case on Medical Cannabis
WORK COMP MEDICAL CANNABIS AWARD PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW On October 13, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision in the case, Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center, overturning an award of medical cannabis to an injured employee. (note there was a companion case with the same result on the same day, Bierbach v. Digger's Polaris). The Court determined the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which... Read more →
Congratulations to Brandon Meshbesher who was appointed to the MSBA’s Court Rules and Administration Committee
Brandon Meshbesher has been appointed to the Minnesota State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Court Rules and Administration Committee. Committee members are appointed by the MSBA President and have diverse backgrounds with respect to type of practice, practice area, geographic location, and years in practice. The purpose of the committee is to study and recommend changes or comments in matters of court rules, administration, or policies in any subject area except those covered by the Professional... Read more →
New Associate Lauren M. Hoglund Joins Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson
Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson is pleased to welcome new associate Lauren M. Hoglund to the Firm. Lauren focuses her practice on advising and defending clients in complex litigation in a variety of industries, including insurance defense, medical malpractice and employment law. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas and her Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline College of Law. After graduating from law school, Lauren served as a law clerk for the... Read more →
Shareholder Katie H. Storms sworn into the State Bar of Wisconsin
On July 19, 2021, shareholder Katie H. Storms was sworn into the State Bar of Wisconsin. Please join us in congratulating her on this accomplishment. She joins several other members of our firm, also licensed to practice in the Badger State. Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson, P.A., has also has attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan. We pride ourselves on being a boutique law firm, centrally located in the Upper Midwest, and able... Read more →
Timothy Jung is editor of the Workers’ Compensation chapter of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook
Timothy Jung is editor of the Workers’ Compensation chapter of the Minnesota Insurance Law Deskbook. He recently drafted an update for 2021, and that update has now been published and is available at Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education | (mn.gov)
Congratulations to the Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson 2021 Super Lawyers
2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers: William L. Davidson, Appellate Mark A. Fredrickson, Personal Injury General Defense Thomas D. Jensen, Civil Litigation Defense Patrick J. Larkin, Construction Litigation Richard A. Lind, Civil Litigation Defense Paul C. Peterson. Professional Liability Defense - Top 100 Matthew D. Sloneker, Civil Litigation Defense Eric J. Steinhoff, Civil Litigation Defense Brian A. Wood, Personal Injury General Defense 2021 Minnesota Rising... Read more →
Timothy Jung Presented to League of Minnesota Cities
On May 18th, Timothy Jung presented to the League of Minnesota Cities on application of Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation treatment parameters, including a discussion of Leuthard v. ISD 912, a decision of the Minnesota Supreme Court, in which our client prevailed.
Timothy Jung, Molly de la Vega, and João Medeiros Secured for the Firm’s Client ISD 912 a Favorable Result in a Decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court
Timothy Jung, Molly de la Vega, and João Medeiros secured for the firm’s client a favorable result in a decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court, published April 28th. In Leuthard v. Independent School District 912 – Milaca, the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the WCCA and reinstated the compensation judge’s Findings and Order denying certain treatment as outside applicable treatment parameters and not reasonable and necessary. This decision preserves the value of Minnesota’s... Read more →
Happy 30th Anniversary Lind Jensen Sullivan & Peterson P.A.
On a Friday morning on March 15, 1991 heading into a St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend, a light went on in an office on the 39th floor of the IDS Tower, and Rick Lind, Tom Jensen, and Ted Sullivan officially opened Lind, Jensen & Sullivan, PA for business. Beth Morris and Tim O’Connor joined them soon thereafter, with Paul Peterson and yours truly making it in the door not too long before an incredible one-year anniversary party. The firm was small, but the attitude was big. A... Read more →
Recent Workers’ Compensation Laws Regarding the Covid-19 Vaccine
Workers' Compensation Laws Regarding Covid -19 Vaccine Timothy P. Jung – timothy.jung@lindjensen.com Mark A. Fredrickson – mark.fredrickson@lindjensen.com Katie H. Storms – katie.storms@lindjensen.com Molly H. de la Vega – molly.delavega@lindjensen.com
Timothy Jung presented a program entitled “The Anatomy of a Workers’ Compensation Trial”
Timothy Jung presented this program at the March 10, 2021 Safety Council meeting of the Minnesota Trucking Association.
Michael Burke and Brandon Meshbesher Recent Publication in Bench & Bar MN
Michael Burke and Brandon Meshbesher recently published an article in Bench & Bar MN Magazine titled, Click it or Zip it: It’s Time to Rethink the Seat-belt Gag Rule, BENCH & BAR MINN. (Jan. 4, 2021), available at https://www.mnbar.org/resources/publications/bench-bar/articles/2021/01/04/click-it-or-zip-it-it-s-time-to-rethink-the-seat-belt-gag-rule