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Personal Injury

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision impacting recovery for Medicaid beneficiaries in personal injury cases, holding that discounts received by Medicaid are not collateral sources subject to offset. This means plaintiffs can recover the full amount of medical bills awarded by a jury, even if Medicaid paid less.

Insurance Defense

The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision in Peterson v. W. Nat'l Mut. Ins. Co. that could significantly impact insurance companies by suggesting increased scrutiny regarding their handling of first-party claims and bad faith allegations.

Personal Injury

The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued an opinion holding that Medicaid discounts are not collateral sources subject to offset under Minnesota Statute §548.251 and Swanson v. Brewster. This allows plaintiffs to collect the entire amount billed by a healthcare provider at trial, even if Medicaid paid less.

Real Estate Law

The Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of landowners, stating that utility companies must purchase a property in whole for fair market value if they construct a 200KV or larger power line that crosses any contiguous and commercially viable land.

Auto Accident

Attorney Michael LaFountaine represented a client in an auto accident trial where the client was found 20% at fault, significantly limiting the damages awarded to the plaintiffs for past medical expenses, future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Litigation

Quinlivan & Hughes attorneys Michael D. LaFountaine, Dyan Ebert, and Laura Moehrle obtained a favorable ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court in Staab v. Diocese of St. Cloud, holding that the Minnesota Religious Freedom Act (MRFA) does not provide a defense to a claim of sexual abuse against a religious organization.