SJJ Law Wins Another Important Case Against State Farm in Minnesota
SJJ attorneys Tim Johnson and Jordan Vassel recently won an important case against State Farm. A homeowner suffered a water line break that damaged kitchen cabinets and leaked down through ...
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When do I get an attorney involved in my insurance claim?
Most homeowners have little to no experience with property insurance claims. Many of us haven’t experienced accidental damage to or loss of our property because catastrophic events like house fires or wind and hailstorms don’t happen very often. And even when they do, many people avoid making insurance claims out of concerns about how that will affect their insurance premium…
SJJ Prevails again at the Minnesota Supreme Court!
In Oliver v. State Farm Fire and Cas. Ins. Co., a case recently decided by the Minnesota Supreme Court, SJJ attorneys Alex Jadin and Tim Johnson brought home another big win for insurance policyholders. In the Oliver case, an insurance company (State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company) sought to avoid its obligation to pay interest rightfully owed to a…
We are proud to announce that Finn Jacobsen has been named a partner!
We are proud to announce that Finn Jacobsen has been named a partner! Finn’s practice focuses on homeowners association (HOA) law and demonstrates both extraordinary ability and dedication on a daily basis. Congratulations, Finn!
Should HOAS require background checks for renters?
Background checks have long been used as a way for owners wishing to lease their units to determine who may rent their property. However, this practice has recently come under fire, as rejecting tenants on the basis of their criminal history may violate state and federal discrimination laws. With that in mind, how should homeowners associations handle background checks for…
Buy/Sell Agreement – A Necessity for Every Privately Held Business with Multiple Owners
A properly drafted buy/sell agreement for privately held businesses with multiple owners avoids the risk of costly litigation that can occur when a co-owner departs from the business. The following scenario is an example of the financial risk in not having a buy/sell agreement in place: A business owner (“Buyer”) needs representation in the buyout of her business partner (“Seller”).…
Court of appeals upholds material matching exclusion in Minnesota policy
In an opinion issued today by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, it upheld an insurance company’s exclusion against repairing a policyholder’s hail-damaged property with reasonably matching materials in Pleasure Creek vs. American Family. The Court relied heavily on the recent decision from the Federal 8th Circuit in Noonan v. American Family that upheld a similar exclusion. In relevant part, the…