Litigation Experience
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Full Compensation for Damages Secured for Contractor in Construction Dispute Rob Stefonowicz secured a very favorable settlement for a contractor client in a contract dispute arising out of a construction project in western Minnesota. Favorable Verdict for Construction of Duluth Western Middle School Larkin Hoffman successfully defended Duluth Public Schools in a lawsuit brought by several citizens who opposed the construction of Duluth’s Western Middle School. Real Estate Litigation Team Defends Commercial Construction Company A commercial construction company facing damage claims turned to Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman real estate litigation team successfully defended the company against claims that its construction of a condominium had damaged the neighboring property owners’ common wall. Resolution of Dispute Over Lease Modifications When a property owner needed litigation support to evict a tenant, the company turned to Larkin Hoffman. The client, who owns and manages properties throughout Minnesota and numerous other states, sought to evict a tenant from its restaurant space in the client’s headquarters for non-payment of rent. Successful Jury Verdict in Transportation Case After battling the Minnesota Department of Transportation for nearly eight years in his attempt to seek just compensation for the client’s land that was taken for a highway project, this client turned to Larkin Hoffman for litigation support. Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Secured for Property Owner in Long-Running Special Assessment/Regulatory Taking Disputes with City of Rochester After five years of litigation, Gary Van Cleve and Rob Stefonowicz successfully settled two lawsuits on behalf of property owner/client Frank Kottschade against the City of Rochester that will result in Kottschade recovering over $5.6 million in cash and development benefits. Real Estate Litigation Attorneys Partner with Volunteer Lawyers Network When Volunteer Lawyers Network sought attorneys to staff a housing clinic for low-income clients, the Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Litigation team signed up to help. Contract for Deed Cancellation Notice Leads to Successful Commercial Transaction A client wanted to fight a Notice of Cancellation of a Contract for Deed for commercial property contacted Tamara O'Neill Moreland. Property Owner Allowed to Cancel Purchase Agreement After Injunction Motion Struck Down An owner of undeveloped land wanted to enforce Notice of Cancellation of a Purchase Agreement after the buyer’s legal counsel sought a temporary injunction to keep the original agreement in place. Homeowners Awarded Damages 14 Years After Misrepresented Property Disclosures In a residential property fraud case, Tamara O’Neill Moreland represented homeowners in arbitration to establish that the seller made a material misrepresentation on the Seller’s Disclosure Form. Judgment in Excess of $800,000 Obtained in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim A member of a limited liability company sought Larkin Hoffman’s representation for a breach of fiduciary duty claim against another joint member of the company. Car Wash Owner Wins Settlement Valued at More Than $300,000 Tamara O’Neill Moreland represented a car wash owner in an action against the manufacturer and distributor of car wash systems. Liquor License Remains in Place Despite Competitor’s Action to Repeal Approval After the city granted a liquor license to a new liquor store owner, a competing store owner filed an action to repeal the approval. Intervention in Real Estate Possession The owner of an airplane hangar contacts Larkin Hoffman when the hangar is taken by the creditor of the person who had sold the hangar. Commercial Real Estate Abandonment A shopping center seeking to pursue damages against a tenant and guarantors who abandoned the premises turns to Larkin Hoffman for representation. Litigation Opposing Land Development Fees Larkin Hoffman forces settlement from a city on claims of violations of state law and breach of contract arising out of development approvals to which the city sought to attach substantial lot development fees. Accountability for Timely City Zoning Requests Developers turn to Larkin Hoffman for representation when in need of timely approval of municipal zoning requests involving application of Minnesota's 60-Day Rule. Appeal of Special Assessments for Public Improvements Homeowners turn to Larkin Hoffman to represent them in special assessment appeals. Response to Residential/Golf Course Development Fraud Lawsuit The developer of a major residential/golf course relies on Larkin Hoffman to aggressively respond to a lawsuit from purchasers alleging fraud in the inducement with respect to their lot acquisitions. Commercial Lease Termination A wireless communications provider, which needed to take action to prevent a landlord from terminating a rooftop lease, contacts Larkin Hoffman for representation on the case. Residential Real Estate Fraud A home owner seeking a fraud action against the seller of the home turns to Larkin Hoffman. Airport Redevelopment Agreement Enforcement A fixed based operation on the Anoka County Blaine Airport turns to Larkin Hoffman for representation in seeking to enforce an agreement with the Metropolitan Airports Commission to redevelop a portion of the airport. Fraud Action Against Development Partner Larkin Hoffman represents developer in pursuing fraud action against a joint partner. Misrepresentation Involving 1031 Exchange Larkin Hoffman represents a buyer who maintains the seller of two apartment buildings misrepresented the condition of the properties purchased in connection with a § 1031 exchange. Common Interest Community Defective Design and Construction Larkin Hoffman pursues claims on behalf of a townhome associate for defective construction under the Minnesota Common Interest Community Act against a large, national homebuilder. Real Estate Taxation Larkin Hoffman represents three of the largest shopping malls in the upper Midwest in their protest of real estate taxes. Mortgage Fraud and Flipping Larkin Hoffman defends a national title insurance company in federal court in connection with a mortgage fraud and flipping scheme. Commercial Leasing Dispute Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Litigation team defends a super-regional shopping mall in connection with claims it misrepresented estimated real estate taxes in its commercial lease. Municipality Condemnation Challenge Larkin Hoffman represents a municipality facing challenges to public purpose and necessity claims. Conditional Use Permit Larkin Hoffman pursues conditional use permit for a new telecommunications tower on behalf of a national wireless phone company. Natural Resources Common Law Negligence Larkin Hoffman succeeds in establishing new law in the area of common law negligence. Development Fraud Action A developer in a fraud action case selects Larkin Hoffman to represent the company’s interests against a seller. Development Breach of Contract A developer wishing to pursue a breach of contract action against a builder contacts Larkin Hoffman for representation. |