Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions 2006

Randall Mark Spears, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: December 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-319
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Demetrius Devell Dobbins, Appellant.
Date: December 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-320
In re Petition for Transfer to Disability Status of Mark Howard Gardner, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 228801.
Date: December 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-2192
Richard Breza, Appellant, vs. City of Minnetrista, Respondent.
Date: December 21, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2286
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Daniel Joseph Melde, Appellant.
Date: December 21, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1553
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against William Albert Plummer, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 291365.
Date: December 21, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1352
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED December 20, 2006
Date: December 21, 2006
 Docket Number: List
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED December 12, 2006
Date: December 14, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Isles Wellness, Inc., n/k/a Minneapolis Wellness, Inc., et al., Appellants, vs. Progressive Northern Insurance Co., a Delaware corporation doing business in the State of Minnesota, Respondent, Allstate Indemnity Company, a Delaware corporation doing business in the State of Minnesota, Defendant.
Date: December 7, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A04-485, A04-486, A04-487, A04-488, A04-489
In the Matter of the Application for PERA Police and Fire Plan Line of Duty Disability Benefits of Stephen Brittain.
Date: December 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2407
Commandeur LLC, et al., Appellants, vs. Howard Hartry, Inc., Respondent.
Date: December 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2014
Manpower, Inc., Relator, vs. Commissioner of Revenue, Respondent.
Date: December 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-468
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Mark Edward Robinson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 298359.
Date: December 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-2029
Steven R. Turner, Relator, vs. EVTAC Mining, and CNA ClaimsPlus, Respondents, and Iron Range Rehab Center, and Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, P.A., Intervenors.
Date: November 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1195
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Julius A. Nolen, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 177349.
Date: November 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-2005
Bob Makor George, as Trustee for the Heirs of Gonkartee Dekpah II, deceased, Appellant, vs. Estate of Dennis Allen Baker, et al., defendants and third party plaintiffs, Respondents, vs. CRST, Incorporated, et al., third party defendants, Respondents.
Date: November 22, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-108
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Charles L. Hawkins, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 124369.
Date: November 22, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-398
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Lennell Maurice Martin, Appellant.
Date: November 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-279
Tim Breza, et al., Petitioners, vs. Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State, Respondent.
Date: November 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1871
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED November 14, 2006
Date: November 16, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Robert D. Kendell, Appellant.
Date: November 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-427
Geraldine Lewin, Relator, vs. Aspen Medical Group, and State Fund Mutual Group, Respondents.
Date: November 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1337
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Peter Mayrand, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 69206.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1704
In re State of Minnesota, Petitioner, State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Beth Luann Hart, Appellant.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2066
EOP-Nicollet Mall, L.L.C., Relator, vs. County of Hennepin, Respondent.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-96
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Richard H. Martin, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 68135.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1650
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Donald L. DeVaughn, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 22391.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-71
Thomas Skelley, Respondent, vs. Lucent Technologies, and Reliance National Insurance Company/Heritage Claim Service, Relators.
Date: November 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1358
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Richard Raymond Chauvin, Appellant.
Date: October 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-726
Otha Eric Townsend, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: October 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-45
Dena Lyn Hankerson, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: October 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-168
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED October 25, 2006
Date: October 26, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Marcus Robert Urban, et al., Appellants, vs. The American Legion Department of Minnesota, Respondent, The American Legion and its Subdivisions, Respondent.
Date: October 19, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1409
In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child of: T.T.B. and G.W., Parents.
Date: October 19, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A05-1615, A05-1631
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Kenneth B. Huber, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 164355.
Date: October 19, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1758
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED October 17, 2006
Date: October 19, 2006
 Docket Number: List
David H. Toth, Appellant, vs. Gerald Arason, Individually, and d/b/a Arason's Body Shop, Respondent.
Date: October 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-769
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Clay Carl Clark, Appellant.
Date: October 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1101
In re the Estate of: Leonard Earl Jotham, Deceased.
Date: October 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-438
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Andre Francis Hall, Appellant.
Date: October 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1534
Wooddale Builders, Inc., Appellant, vs. Maryland Casualty Company, d/b/a Zurich North America, defendant and third party plaintiff, Appellant, vs. American Family Insurance, third party defendant, Appellant, Western National Insurance Group, third party defendant, Appellant, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, third party defendant, Respondent, SafeCo., third party defendant, Respondent.
Date: October 5, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A04-1442, A04-1612
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Scott Caulfield, Appellant.
Date: October 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1484
Troy Parker, Relator, vs. University of Minnesota, and Self-Insured/Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Respondents.
Date: October 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1253
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Jon K. Sannes, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 204316.
Date: October 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1416
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED September 27, 2006
Date: October 5, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Charden Gomez, Appellant. [AS AMENDED BY ORDER RELEASED SEPTEMBER 28, 2006]
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-1075
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Stephanie Dawn Losh, Appellant.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1028
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Daniel J. Moulton, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 136888.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1865
Louis H. Reiter, Petitioner, vs. Mary Kiffmeyer, individually and as Secretary of State of Minnesota, Respondent, Gil Gutknecht, intervenor, Respondent.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1508
Brian Smith, Petitioner, vs. Mary Kiffmeyer, in her official capacity as Secretary of State, Respondent, Jill Alverson, in her official capacity as Hennepin County Auditor, Respondent.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1527
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against John Peter Dehen, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 189546.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-712
In re Petition for Reinstatement of Donald J. Fraley, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 31392.
Date: September 28, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-975
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Richard McFee, Appellant.
Date: September 21, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-283
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against William F. Jones, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 146444.
Date: September 21, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1056
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED September 19, 2006
Date: September 21, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Scott Wade Ramey, Respondent.
Date: September 14, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1056
Christopher P. Schermer, et al., on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, Appellants, vs. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, et al., Respondents.
Date: September 14, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A04-2054, A04-2088
Cassandra J. Jenkins, Appellant, vs. American Express Financial Corp., Respondent, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Respondent.
Date: September 14, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2308
Peter I. Idusogie, Petitioner, vs. Mary Kiffmeyer, Secretary of State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: September 14, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1516
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Said Moussa Gouleed, Respondent.
Date: September 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-700
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Margaret Thompson, Respondent.
Date: September 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1808
In re Charges of Unprofessional Conduct Involving File No. 17139, a Minnesota Attorney, in Panel Case No. 20783.
Date: September 7, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1955
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Troy Demetrius Mayhorn, Appellant.
Date: August 31, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1971
Douglas Kurtz (deceased), by Dawn Gillman, Respondent, vs. Lakes Medi Van, Inc., and State Fund Mutual Ins. Co., Relators, and American Family Mutual Insurance Group, Intervenor.
Date: August 31, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-952
Neil Prochnow, Relator, vs. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc., and Cincinnati Insurance Cos., Respondents, and St. Francis Medical Center, Meritcare Hospital, Meritcare Medical Group, and United States Veterans Affairs, Intervenors.
Date: August 31, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-991
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED August 23, 2006
Date: August 24, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Richard Antone, Respondent, v. Israel Mirviss, Appellant.
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1367
In re the Petition for Reinstatement of Sharon D. Ramirez, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 231162.
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2499
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Eric Maurice Wright, Appellant.
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1747
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Ira Wilbur Whitlock, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 265275.
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-988
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Jolie Monique Lahlum, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 295346.
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1325
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED August 15, 2006
Date: August 17, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Douglas Alan Dettman, Respondent.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-975
Fin Ag, Inc., Respondent, vs. Hufnagle, Inc., f/k/a P & H Trucking, et al., Defendants, Kent Meschke Poultry Farms, Inc., Appellant.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2176
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. James Michael Green, Appellant.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-336
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Matthew Martin Scanlon, Appellant.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-586
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. John Russell Heden, Appellant.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1386
Richard Brian Bruestle, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1707
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Deno Walter Berndt, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 215636.
Date: August 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2414
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Richard Lowell Bourke, Appellant.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1121
The Travelers Indemnity Company, et al., Respondents, vs. Bloomington Steel & Supply Company, et al., Defendants, Jose Padilla, Appellant.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1713
State Farm Fire and Casualty, et al., Respondents, vs. Aquila Inc. d/b/a People's Natural Gas, f/k/a UtiliCorp United Inc., d/b/a People's Natural Gas/Energy One, Appellant, Northern Pipeline Construction Company, Defendant, Robert Sauer, et al., Defendants, George Rucker, et al., Nominal Defendants.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1816
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Michael Medal-Mendoza, Appellant.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1084
Derrick Ramon Dukes, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2264
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ronald E. Cram, Appellant.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A05-1379, CX-02-1178
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Michael W. Coopet, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 139567.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1659
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Henry J. Martinez, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 265482.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-529
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against John R. Jesperson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 176096.
Date: August 3, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1091
Gerald Lietz, et al., Plaintiffs, Jaenty, Inc., d/b/a Taco John's Restaurant, Appellant, vs. Northern States Power Company, Respondent, Seren Innovations, Inc., Respondent, Cable Constructors, Inc., Respondent, Sirti, Ltd., Respondent.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-901
State of Minnesota, appellant, vs. Frank E. Holmes, Respondent.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1134
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ronald James Bell, Appellant.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1595
Roger Lindbo Schleicher, petitioner, Appellant, v. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A04-1892, A05-1348
Stephen Danforth, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1993
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Brian J. Peterson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 85625.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-646
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Daniel James Valtierra, Appellant.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-919
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Leonard NMN Goodloe, Appellant.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1519
Piney Ridge Lodge, Inc., Relator, vs. Commissioner of Revenue, Respondent.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2387
Lori Bengston, Relator, vs. Pioneer Packaging & Printing, and St. Paul Travelers, Respondents, and Medica Health Plus/Ingenix, Fairview Health Services, Novacare Rehabilitation, Noran Neurological Clinic, and Kari Clinic of Chiropractic, Intervenors.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-725
Ronald W. Odash, Respondent, vs. Pepsi, Inc., and Kemper Insurance Cos., Relators, and Medicare/Noridian Administrative Serv., Northstar Neurological, and Millennium Neurology, Intervenors.
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-726
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED July 19, 2006
Date: July 27, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Andre Robinson, Appellant.
Date: July 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-840
Michael Gary Lee, Petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: July 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1375
In re Petition for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law of Steven Wayne Van Liew, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 280793.
Date: July 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1772
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Michael Lee Martinez, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 168518.
Date: July 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-61
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Todd Skipintheday, Respondent.
Date: July 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1293
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Brian Keith Edwards, Appellant.
Date: July 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2396
Dawn C. Peterson, Respondent, vs. Benedictine Health Center/Self-Insured Berkley Risk Admin. Co., Relators, and RS Medical, Lakewalk Surgery Center, SMDC Health System, Wolverine Anesthesia, and Noridian/Medicare, Intervenors.
Date: July 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-583
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against William F. Jones, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 146444.
Date: July 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-1056
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Darryl Colbert, Appellant.
Date: July 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-855
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED June 28, 2006
Date: July 6, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. James Howard DeRosier, Respondent.
Date: June 29, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-1718
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. James Evans Johnson, Appellant.
Date: June 29, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-385
William B. Weston, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. McWilliams & Associates, Inc., d/b/a Top Value Homes, Respondent, vs. Tappe Construction, Appellant, Panelcraft of Minnesota, Inc., et al., Appellants, Windsor Window Company, Appellant.
Date: June 29, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1251
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Gary K. Wood, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 118722.
Date: June 29, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-389
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED June 20, 2006
Date: June 29, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Leroy R. Paul, Appellant.
Date: June 22, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-789
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Glen A. Boyce, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 10352.
Date: June 22, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-989
Chris Nelson, Appellant, vs. Productive Alternatives, Inc., Respondent.
Date: June 15, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1691
Justin Brooks Stiles, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: June 15, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2081
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Anthony Osborne, Sr., Respondent.
Date: June 8, 2006
 Docket Number: C1-03-253
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Brett Arnold Laine, Appellant.
Date: June 8, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-1551
Shane Pierson, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: June 8, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2030
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Chester D. Swenson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 10789X.
Date: June 8, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2251
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Mark Jonathan Padgett, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 207962.
Date: June 8, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-930
In re the Marriage of: Darlene Gerber, Respondent, v. John Truman Gerber, Respondent, and County of Anoka, intervenor, Appellant.
Date: June 1, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1538
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Tyree Leland Jackson, Appellant.
Date: June 1, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-66
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Karen K. Renshaw, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 221983.
Date: June 1, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-941
Alvin V. Aho, Respondent, vs. Duluth Transit Authority, and State Fund Mutual Insurance Company, Relators.
Date: June 1, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-490
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED May 24, 2006
Date: June 1, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Philip Vance, Appellant.
Date: May 25, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-15
Hanifi Marlow Jihad, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: May 25, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2145
In the Matter of Detailing Criteria and Standards for Measuring an Electric Utility's Good Faith Efforts in Meeting the Renewable Energy Objectives Under Minn. Stat. § 216B.1691.
Date: May 25, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1742
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Darryl Andre Harris, Appellant.
Date: May 18, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1923
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Reginald Lee Gail, Appellant.
Date: May 18, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-329
In re Petition for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law of Jerome M. Rudawski, Registration No. 9416X.
Date: May 18, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-484
Plaintiff v. Defendant
Date: May 18, 2006
 Docket Number: List
The State of Minnesota, by Hubert H. Humphrey, III, its then Attorney General, Appellant, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Plaintiff, vs. Philip Morris USA, Inc., Respondent, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Respondents, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et al., Defendants, A.H. Hermel Candy & Tobacco Co., et al., intervenors, Respondents, Council of Independent Tobacco Manufacturers of America, intervenor, Respondent, Commonwealth Brands, Inc., intervenor, Respondent.
Date: May 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2540
Citizens Advocating Responsible Development, et al., Respondents, vs. Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners, Appellant (A04-886), Respondent (A04-890), Duininck Bros., Inc., Intervenor (A04-886), Appellant (A04-890).
Date: May 11, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A04-886, A04-890
Estelle Busch, Relator, vs. Commissioner of Revenue, Respondent.
Date: May 11, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-656
Mwati P. Mckenzie, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: May 11, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1526
In re the Marriage of: Thomas Caroll Rubey, Appellant, vs. Valerie Ann Vannett, Respondent.
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-310
Minh-Phuong T. Phan, Respondent, vs. Radisson Hotel, and American Compensation Insurance/RTW, Relators.
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-22
Donald A. Meyers, Relator, vs. K Byte-Hibbing Manufacturing, and TIG Insurance Company, Respondents.
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-154
Carrie L. Busch, Respondent, vs. Wal Mart, and Claims Mgmt., Inc., Relators, and Mayo Foundation, Mankato Clinic Ltd., Mankato Chiropractic Center, Mankato Anesthesia Associates, Ltd., Wal Mart Claims Administration, and Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A., Intervenors.
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-161
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Albert Shawe Watkins, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 181882.
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-576
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED April 26, 2006
Date: May 4, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Kevin Kelly, as Trustee for the heirs and next-of-kin of Kelly Ann Kelly, et al., Appellants, vs. Jason Ellefson, Respondent, Steven Eidemiller, Defendant, Supreme Transport Services, L.L.C., et al., Respondents, and Lido's Italian Market Café & Bar, Defendant.
Date: April 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-615
State of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Charles Ray Barnes, Appellant.
Date: April 27, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-810
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Thanh Quan Tran, Appellant.
Date: April 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-26
Rick Studer, Petitioner, vs. Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State, Respondent, Randy Schreifels, Stearns County Auditor/Treasurer, Respondent, Joan Neyssen, Benton County Auditor/Treasurer, Respondent, Ramona Doebler, Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer, Respondent, and Sue Ek, Intervenor-Respondent.
Date: April 20, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2412
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED April 18, 2006
Date: April 20, 2006
 Docket Number: List
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Kefa Apiemi Kebaso, Appellant.
Date: April 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1239
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Randy Leroy Schmidt, Respondent.
Date: April 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-218
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Dennis R. Letourneau, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 62443.
Date: April 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-755
Raymond M. Theobald, Relator, Shirley A. Theobald, Petitioner, vs. County of Lake, Respondent.
Date: April 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1657
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Arne D. Anderson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 266401.
Date: April 13, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1473
Jerry's Enterprises, Inc., Respondent, vs. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd., et al., Appellant.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-188
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Carl Anton Knutson, a Minnesota attorney, Registration No. 289917.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-808
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Willard L. Wentzel, Jr., a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 13160X.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-846
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Martha G. Schmitt, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 147023.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1072
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Steven Wayne Van Liew, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 280793.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1772
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against C. Andrew Johnson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 50507.
Date: April 6, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1923
Ronald Peterson, et al., Respondents, BASF Corporation, a foreign corporation, Appellant.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: C3-02-857
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Anthony Phillip Scacchetti, Appellant.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-301
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ardelle Hope Manthey, Appellant.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2468
Kmart Corporation, Relator, vs. (No. A05-590) County of Clay, Respondent, and American Crystal Sugar Company, Relator, vs. (No. A05-591) County of Clay, Respondent.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Numbers: A05-590, A05-591
Carol Dreyling, et al., Relators, v. Commissioner of Revenue, Respondent.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-970
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Albert A. Garcia, Jr., a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 219472.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-719
Jeffrey Ward, Relator, vs. City of St. Louis Park, and Self-Insured/Sedgwick Claims Mgmt Services, Respondents, and Anesthesiology, P. A., North Memorial Hospital, and Medica Health Plan, Intervenors.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-18
Henry L. Wilson, Respondent, vs. Scanlan International, Inc., and State Fund Mutual Ins. Co., Relators, and HealthPartners, Fairview Health Services, Allina Hospitals & Clinic/United Hospital, St. Paul Radiology, Neurological Associates, and University of Minnesota Physicians, Intervenors.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-23
Brenda L. Mundy, Relator, vs. American Red Cross, and American International Group/Heritage Claims Services, Respondents, and Noran Neurological Clinic, and Minnesota Department of Human Services, Intervenors.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-25
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against James Earl Schaefer, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 183039.
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-344
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED March 28, 2006
Date: March 30, 2006
 Docket Number: List
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Richard G. Day, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 21659.
Date: March 23, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1046
Daniel Deegan, Appellant, v. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: March 23, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-24
Eugene Francis Cuypers, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: March 23, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-644
Tyrone James White, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: March 23, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1169
Council of Independent Tobacco Manufacturers of America, et al., Appellants, vs. The State of Minnesota, et al., Respondents. [AS AMENDED BY ORDER RELEASED MAY 16, 2006]
Date: March 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-2020
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Vicki Lynn Fagre-Stroetz, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 180701.
Date: March 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-718
A03-2020, Council of Independent Tobacco Manufacturers of America, et al., Appellants, vs. The State of Minnesota, et al., Respondents. [AS AMENDED BY RELEASED MAY 16, 2006]
Date: March 16, 2006
 Docket Number: ORDER
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against David L. McCormick, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 259500.
Date: March 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1270
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED March 14, 2006
Date: March 16, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Darby Jon Opsahl, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: March 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1992
Gail Lewis-Miller, Respondent, vs. Christopher Ross, Appellant.
Date: March 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2224
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Jeffery Lamar Young, Appellant.
Date: March 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-613
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Jerome M. Rudawski, a Minnesota Attorney.
Date: March 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-484
In Re Petition for Disciplinary Action against William C. Pugh, a Minnesota Attorney.
Date: March 2, 2006
 Docket Number: C7-97-1350
Louis Wheelock, Relator, vs. Trilite Stone, and USF&G, Respondents, and Trilite Stone, and MIGA/Fremont Comp. Group, Respondents, and Home Depot, and Am. Intn'l Group/AIG Claims Services, Respondents, and St. Francis Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and MN Dept. of Human Services, Intervenors.
Date: March 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1697
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED February 22, 2006
Date: March 2, 2006
 Docket Number: List
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Edward F. Rooney, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 9321X.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1959
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Albert A. Garcia, Jr., a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 219472.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-719
In re Petition for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law of James W. Moen, Registration No. 160349.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-925
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Richard Lee Swanson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 173423.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2501
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Donald J. Fraley, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 31392.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2539
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Michael T. Tierney, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 141070.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2559
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Tracy E. Mitchell, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 12560X.
Date: February 16, 2006
 Docket Number: A06-180
State of Minnesota, Appellant, vs. Orlando Manuel Bobadilla, Respondent.
Date: February 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-1891
Kmart Corporation, Relator, vs. County of Stearns, Respondent.
Date: February 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-442
Kmart Corporation, Relator, vs. County of Becker, Respondent.
Date: February 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1069
George R. Boyington, Relator, vs. Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc., and St. Paul Travelers f/k/a, Aetna Commercial Insurance Division, Respondents.
Date: February 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2055
David A. Johnson, Relator, vs. Laraway Roofing and Federated Mutual Group, Respondents, and Wilson Refrigerated Express and Great West Casualty Company, Respondents.
Date: February 9, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2057
Zurich American Insurance Company, Respondent, vs. Donald A. Bjelland, Appellant.
Date: February 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-709
Mary Beth Skic, Relator, vs. Beverage Transportation Corp., Uninsured, Respondent, and Special Compensation Fund, Respondent.
Date: February 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2178
Stephen C. LaPanta, Relator, vs. Myron's Cards & Gifts, Inc., and CNA Insurance Co., Respondents, and Myron's Cards & Gifts, Inc., and Pharmacists Mutual Ins. Co., administered by Douglas Claims Services, Respondents.
Date: February 2, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2183
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED January 25, 2006
Date: February 2, 2006
 Docket Number: List
Michael Schroeder and Kimarie Schroeder, for the heirs and next of kin of Joshua Schroeder, decedent, Appellants, vs. St. Louis County, et al., Respondents.
Date: January 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-97
Minnesota Voyageur Houseboats, Inc., Respondent, vs. Las Vegas Marine Supply, Inc., a Nevada corporation, et al., Appellants, Northern National Bank, n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, Respondent.
Date: January 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-866
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Charles Ellice Mems, Appellant.
Date: January 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1608
Quanartis DaLee Turnage, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: January 26, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2419
Gerald A. Pratt, Relator, vs. Minn. Tex Investments and APCapital Group, Respondents.
Date: January 19, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2044
The State of Minnesota, by Hubert H. Humphrey, III, its then Attorney General, Appellant, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Plaintiff, vs. Philip Morris USA, Inc., Respondent, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, et al., Respondents, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, et al., Defendants, A. H. Hermel Candy & Tobacco Co., et al., intervenors, Respondents, Counsel of Independent Tobacco Manufacturers of America, intervenor, Respondent, Commonwealth Brands, Inc., intervenor, Respondent.
Date: January 19, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2540
List of ORDERS ON PETITIONS FOR FURTHER REVIEW FILED January 17, 2006
Date: January 19, 2006
 Docket Number: List
James L. Wilson, Relator, vs. Commissioner of Revenue, Respondent.
Date: January 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-440
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Yvonne B. Moore, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 74895.
Date: January 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1383
Keith Ellingson, Relator, vs. Brady Corporation, Self-Insured, adm'd by Gallagher Bassett Services, Respondents, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota, Unum Life Insurance of America, and Fairview Health Services, Intervenors.
Date: January 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1462
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Mark Howard Gardner, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 228801.
Date: January 12, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2489
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Paul Kermit Ness, Appellant.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A03-1187
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Joshua Stafford Bertsch, Appellant.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-177
Mendota Golf, LLP, Respondent, vs. City of Mendota Heights, Appellant.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-206
Beverly Mumm, as Trustee for the Surviving Spouse and Next of Kin of Duane P. Mumm, decedent, Respondent, vs. Geralyn E. Mornson, et al., Respondents, vs. City of Minneapolis, et al., Appellants.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-729
Kristen Thompson, Respondent, vs. City of Minneapolis, et al., Appellants, Michael Litz, Respondent.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1050
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Paul Penkaty, Sr., Appellant.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1315
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Clinton T. Swanson, Appellant.
Date: January 10, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-2130
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Eric A. L. De Rycke, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 22299.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-417
Danny O. Lundell and Mary E. Lundell, Appellants, v. Cooperative Power Association, a Minnesota Corporation, Respondent.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A04-1045
William J. McDonough, petitioner, Appellant, vs. State of Minnesota, Respondent.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-500
In re Petition for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law of Richard H. Martin, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 68135.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-1650
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Richard A. Cabrera, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 17242X.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2360
In re Petition for Transfer to Disability Inactive Status of William C. Mortensen, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 75620.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2361
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Todd Richard Paulson, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 181341.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2413
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Eric Christopher Thole, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 232063.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2435
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against John Canfield Lillie, III, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 286850.
Date: January 5, 2006
 Docket Number: A05-2436
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