Shareholders at Barna, Guzy & Steffen Elect President and Board of Directors
April 1, 2015 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.The law firm of Barna, Guzy & Steffen held its annual meeting March 28th, 2015 at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids. The meeting included a presentation by President William F. Huefner and reports from the Practice Group Managers. The shareholders at Barna, Guzy & Steffen LTD. reelected William F. Huefner as President and Jeffrey S. Johnson as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Reelected to officer positions within the Board of Directors were Charles M. Seykora as Treasurer and Bradley A. Kletscher as Secretary. Joan M. Quade and Charles M. Seykora were also reelected to the Board of Directors for another three year term. Newly appointed as a Practice Group Manager was Russell H. Crowder (Consumer). Reelected as Practice Group managers were Michael F. Hurley (Real Estate/Corporate) and Joan M. Quade (Litigation/Municipal). The firm looks forward to a very successful year as it plans to continue efforts to grow and serve the community it has served since 1938. The firm also congratulates these attorneys on their achievements.
Read MoreHow is Child Custody Determined in a Minnesota Divorce?
February 21, 2015 | Elizabeth A. SchadingChild custody is one of the most complicated issues in a Minnesota divorce. Although custody issues seldom go to trial, it’s still difficult for parents to come to an agreement on who should have custody of the child, or if the custody should be shared. It’s important to understand the types of child custody in Minnesota and how custody is determined. Types of Child Custody In Minnesota, there are two primary types of child custody: • Physical • Legal Physical refers to the child’s day-to-day routine and where he or she lives. Legal refers to how the child is raised, such as what school the child attends, his or her health care and religious upbringing. Some parents share custody, which is known as either joint legal or joint physical custody. But in some cases, one parent may have sole custody (both physical and legal) of the child. When parents share legal custody, it means that both parents will share the decision making when it comes to how the child is raised. When parents share physical custody, it means that the child’s residence and daily routine will be split between both parents, but not necessarily on an equal basis. How Child Custody is Determined In Minnesota, child custody can be determined in two ways:…
Read MoreLiberty Mutual Insurance Subject of Another Class Action Lawsuit Concerning its Automobile Accident Claims Handling
January 28, 2015 | John T. BuchmanA chiropractic clinic pursued a “class action” suit against Liberty Mutual and several of its subsidiaries, including Safeco Insurance, in the state of Illinois. A class action suit is one in which the class representative acts on behalf of many claimants when the monetary value of each claim is relatively small and it would seldom justify lawsuits on behalf of each individual. There is a proposed settlement awaiting court approval. The basis of the claim is that Liberty Mutual would pay less than the amount charged by an injured person’s medical providers. The claimant alleged that Liberty Mutual used a computerized bill review system to reduce its payments, which was not disclosed to its insureds. The proposed settlement also references two similar lawsuits against Liberty Mutual in the states of Washington and Oregon. The class action suit also includes Minnesotans who purchased No-Fault Insurance from Liberty Mutual or Safeco. If you have been injured in a car accident due to another’s negligence, the attorneys at BGS will help recover the compensation that you deserve. Under the terms of the agreement, if approved by the court, Liberty Mutual would have to pay medical care providers pursuant to an agreed health care cost database for a period of five (5) years after the date of…
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