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State of Minnesota v. Melissa Madelyne Zielinski

minn · 2026-03-25

This case involves Melissa Madelyne Zielinski, who was convicted of first-degree test refusal and fourth-degree driving while impaired (DWI) after refusing to take a blood test following a traffic sto...

State of Minnesota v. Scot Perry Christian

minn · 2026-03-25

This case involves Scot Perry Christian, who was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and attempted first-degree premeditated murder. Christian appealed his convictions, arguing several point...

State of Minnesota v. Anthony Richard Smeby

minn · 2026-03-18

This case involves Anthony Richard Smeby, who was convicted of first-degree controlled substance crime and fifth-degree controlled substance crime. Smeby appealed his convictions, arguing that the dis...

State of Minnesota v. Jeremiah Quan Turner

minn · 2026-03-18

This case involves Jeremiah Quan Turner, who was convicted of first-degree assault and other charges related to a shooting incident. Turner appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court mad...

Theodore Lockhart, Sr., Relator v. Hennepin County

minn · 2026-03-11

This case involves Theodore Lockhart, Sr., a former employee of Hennepin County, who was terminated after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Lockhart appealed his termination to t...

State of Minnesota v. Deshon Israel Bonnell

minn · 2026-02-25

This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Minnesota properly handled evidence in a criminal case against Deshon Israel Bonnell. The core issue was whether the State's actions constituted ...

State of Minnesota v. Nicholas James Firkus

minn · 2026-02-25

This case involves Nicholas James Firkus, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Heidi Firkus. The conviction was based on evidence that Firkus shot his wife during a dispu...

Melissa Ann Lorsung v. Commissioner of Public Safety

minn · 2026-02-04

This case involves Melissa Ann Lorsung, who was denied a promotion to sergeant in the Minnesota State Patrol. She claims this denial was due to gender discrimination. Lorsung had previously filed a co...

State of Minnesota v. Jamie Sara Schmeichel

minn · 2026-02-04

This case involves a dispute over whether the State of Minnesota could seize a vehicle belonging to Jamie Sara Schmeichel. The State sought to forfeit Schmeichel's car, alleging it was used in a drug-...

Dennis Walsh v. City of Orono, Minnesota

minn · 2025-12-31

This case involves a former police officer, Dennis Walsh, who sued the City of Orono, Minnesota, alleging that the city retaliated against him for reporting misconduct by his supervisor. Walsh claimed...

State of Minnesota v. Raenard Romalle Douglas

minn · 2025-12-24

This case involves a man, Raenard Romalle Douglas, who was charged with several crimes, including assault and domestic abuse. During his arrest, Douglas resisted and assaulted a police officer. He was...

State of Minnesota v. Lisa Dawn Oliver

minn · 2025-12-10

This case involves a dispute over whether Lisa Dawn Oliver, a former employee of the State of Minnesota, was wrongfully terminated. Oliver was fired after she was accused of "gross insubordination" an...

State of Minnesota v. Brian Russell Lueck

minn · 2025-11-12

State of Minnesota v. Brian Russell Lueck, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's deci...

Tescil Romalis Mason-Kimmons v. State of Minnesota

minn · 2025-11-05

Tescil Romalis Mason-Kimmons v. State of Minnesota, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Tescil Romalis Mason-Kimmons, appealed h...

Thaleaha McBee v. Team Industries, Inc.

minn · 2025-10-29

Thaleaha McBee v. Team Industries, Inc., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on October 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Thaleaha McBee, sued her employer, Team Industries,...

Adrian Dominic Riley v. State of Minnesota

minn · 2025-10-22

Adrian Dominic Riley v. State of Minnesota, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's deci...

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