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 »
G|B|B|S Welcomes Andrew Birrell and Eric Newmark
by Jeff Storms March 28, 2011
Gaskins, Bennett, Birrell, Schupp, L.L.P. expanded its practice areas by adding criminal defense attorneys Andrew S. Birrell and Eric L. Newmark as partners to the firm. Managing partner Andy Birrell, one of the top trial lawyers in the State, is the fourth member of the American College of Trial Lawyers Read more »
G|B|B|S Prevails In Eighth Circuit Appeal
by admin March 15, 2011 » Add the first comment.
In July 2010, the District Court for the District of Minnesota (Kyle, J.) denied summary judgment to a Bloomington police officer and Pawn America in a case arising out of the unlawful arrest and defamation of a local attorney. While El-Ghazzawy and the pawnshop subsequently reached a confidential settlement, the Read more »
