The case, entitled Russell v. Taylor, involved a botched drug raid in 2010 in which the Minneapolis officer threw a “flash-bang” grenade while executing a warrant. The officers’ request for a “no-knock” warrant was denied, so the officers were required to announce their presence. Nevertheless, the officers improperly broke the door Read more »
G|B|B|S Partners Robert Bennett and Ryan Vettleson Settle “Flash-Bang” Grenade Police Brutality Case Against Minneapolis for $1 Million Dollars
by Jeff Storms December 16, 2011
G|B|B|S Recognized by National Publications as Top Minnesota Law Firm for Defendants and Plaintiffs
by Jeff Storms
G|B|B|S (as Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett) was recently named a Minnesota First Tier Personal Injury Litigation Defense Firm by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in the 2011 – 2012 Edition of Best Law Firms. G|B|B|S was also recently named by Benchmark Plaintiff as one of only six “Highly Recommended” local litigation Read more »
G|B|B|S Partner Ryan Vettleson Settles Police Misconduct Case Against Minneapolis Police Officer for $90,000.
by Jeff Storms
The case, entitled Graves v. Lanasa, involved a young man who was outside of a nightclub in downtown Minneapolis when the defendant police officer approached him, punched him in the face, and rendered him unconscious with a neck restraint. According to the plaintiff and two witnesses, the plaintiff had done Read more »
Scott Rusert Wins Federal Jury Trial in Sales Representative Case
by Jeff Storms November 1, 2011
In a commercial contract case involving unpaid sales commissions and defense allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and violations of the Lanham Act, Scott Rusert continued G|B|B|S’s successful practice representing sales representatives under Minn. Stat. § 181.145. Rusert obtained a jury verdict Read more »
Ryan Vettleson, Andrew Noel, and Eric Newmark Present CLE on Police Misconduct to Hennepin County Public Defenders
by Jeff Storms September 26, 2011
G|B|B|S partners Ryan Vettleson, Andrew Noel, and Eric Newmark presented a CLE to the Hennepin County Public Defenders. The CLE, entitled, “Spotting and Benefitting from Police Misconduct,” was a practical guide for public defenders. As the name implies, the course provided tips for identifying police misconduct, such as Read more »
Eight G|B|B|S Attorneys Recognized as “Super Lawyers” & “Rising Stars”
by Jeff Storms August 1, 2011
G|B|B|S is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been selected as “Super Lawyers” for 2011: Robert Bennett, Andrew Birrell, Timothy Schupp, William Tipping, and Eric Newmark. Timothy Schupp was named a Top 100 Super Lawyer for the third time. The Minnesota Super Lawyers list will be published by Twin Cities Business and Mpls. Read more »
G|B|B|S Settles Local Attorney’s Unlawful Arrest Case for $325,000
by Jeff Storms
Attorneys Robert Bennett, Andrew Noel, and Jeffrey Storms recently obtained a total settlement in the amount of $325,000 on behalf of a local attorney, who was unlawfully arrested by a Bloomington police officer. The arrest was preceded by a baseless allegation made by a manager at Pawn America that the attorney/plaintiff had Read more »
Newmark Earns Dismissal of Felony Drug Charges in Douglas County
by Jeff Storms July 25, 2011
Eric Newmark represented an individual accused of felony drug sales in Alexandria, Minnesota. Newmark believed the search of his client was illegal and a hearing was held. After cross-examining the officer and highlighting the actions that violated his client’s rights, Newmark filed a memorandum asking the Judge to dismiss the Read more »
G|B|B|S Wins Summary Judgment in Coverage Dispute
by admin June 30, 2011
G|B|B|S attorneys Tim Schupp, Rob Vaccaro, and Nick Rogers won summary judgment in a coverage dispute involving a real estate closing company and its principal’s claim for insurance proceeds stemming from failures to identify a mortgage in connection with the sale of title insurance policies to a group of homeowners. The court Read more »
Robert Bennett and Ryan Vettleson Settle Police Misconduct Case for $450,000
by Jeff Storms June 15, 2011
G|B|B|S Partners Robert Bennett and Ryan Vettleson recently settled a civil rights case where a Brooklyn Center Police Officer pushed down the 60-year old, 100-pound plaintiff (who was on crutches), severely breaking her wrist in several places. The case, entitled Warner v. Valleau, involved an officer who responded to a Read more »
