Key Cases
We have tried and won some of the world’s most visible cases. What we’re most proud of though is that we’ve done this work with great integrity and the highest degrees of professionalism. As a result, some of the opponents we’ve beat in the courtroom have gone on to hire us to strengthen their teams down the road.
We enjoy practicing law in many areas including commercial and IP litigation, business disputes, mass tort, water rights, real estate litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury.
$110 Million Jury Verdict in Latest 3M Earplugs Bellwether
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$111 Million Verdict Obtained for Failed Orthopedic Surgery
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$77.5 Million Jury Verdict in Latest 3M Earplugs Bellwether
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Alaska Judge Orders $80 Million in Past Damages Plus...
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Ricoh v. Pitney Bowes Inc.
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Mike, Jan and Katie were trial counsel for Pitney Bowes in defending against a patent infringement suit by Ricoh. Ricoh alleged that Pitney Bowes infringed 18 claims from 4 Ricoh patents. All of...
State of Minnesota & Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota...
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Mike and Roberta were co-lead counsel for the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the tobacco industry. After four years of...
TriStrata Technology, Inc. v. Mary Kay Inc.
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Mike and Jan were co-lead trial counsel on behalf of TriStrata Technology, Inc. in a patent infringement case relating to alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) anti-aging technology. TriStrata was awarded $26.4...
White Bear Lake Restoration Association v. Department of...
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On August 30, 2017, the Ramsey County District Court ruled in favor of Plaintiffs White Bear Lake Restoration Association and the Homeowner’s Association, finding that the DNR’s current and...
Complex Commercial Litigation Group Obtains $12.5 Million...
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Complex Commercial Litigation Group Obtains $27 Million...
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Copper-7 litigation
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In 1988, Mike and Roberta were lead trial counsel in the Copper-7 litigation, where they represented over 100 women who were injured as a result of the use of the Copper-7 intrauterine device. Two...
Dalkon Shield Litigation
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In the early to mid-1980’s Mike represented hundreds of women who suffered infertility issues as a result of use of the Dalkon Shield. Mike was lead counsel in two bellweather cases that went to...
Government of India v. Union Carbide
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On December 3, 1984, a methyl-isocyanate gas leak occurred at Union Carbide India Ltd.’s Bhopal pesticide plant killing over 3,000 people and injuring tens of thousands in one of the world’s...
Honeywell v. Minolta
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In February 1992, Mike was lead trial counsel on behalf of Honeywell in the Honeywell v. Minolta autofocus patent litigation. A jury ordered Minolta to pay Honeywell $96,350,000 on February 7,...
Hubbard Broadcasting v. DIRECTV
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Jan and Heather represented Hubbard in a breach of contract dispute to enforce its direct broadcast satellite rights on DIRECTV. With little more than 24-hour notice, Hubbard sought emergency...
Jury Awards $13.14 Million Verdict in Auto Accident Case
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Jury Awards $8.2 Million to Injured Veteran in Fourth...
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Kraft Foods Group, Inc./Mondelēz International, Inc. v....
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From 1998 to 2010, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (now Mondelēz International), distributed Starbucks roasted and ground coffee in grocery and convenience stores across the country Kraft grew the business...
Medical Malpractice Department Obtains $13.5 Million...
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Medical Malpractice Department Obtains $2,250,000 Settlement
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Medical Malpractice Department Obtains $25 Million...
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Medical Malpractice Department Obtains $700,000 Settlement
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Medical Malpractice Department Obtains $8,650,000 Settlement
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Minnesota Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Client’s Medical...
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Phillips Beverage Company
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In 2009, Phillips Beverage Company faced a $100 million claim for the alleged breach of Belvedere vodka licensing agreements brought by French multinational seller of luxury goods-Moet Hennessy Louis...
Pitney Bowes Inc. v. Hewlett Packard
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Mike, Jan and Katie were trial counsel for Pitney Bowes in a patent infringement dispute against Hewlett Packard over laser jet printers. The technology involved using spots of different sizes to...
