Wrongful Death Settlement
Farrish Johnson Attorney Daniel Bellig recently settled a substantial and complex wrongful death claim arising out of an accident that occurred in Southern Minnesota. The decedent, a father of four, was driving a semi-tractor and pulling a tanker of anhydrous ammonia. He was killed when a farm tractor made a sudden left turn into a field approach. The farm tractor struck the semi tractor and trailer. The semi-tractor and trailer rolled into the ditch and adjoining field. Annhydrous ammonia leaked from the semi’s tanker and the vapors entered the cab. In addition to obtaining a lump sum monetary settlement from... Read More
Marital Communications–Camille Cosby
Camille Cosby has been subpoenaed to testify in a case of defamation brought against her husband, Bill Cosby. On December 9, 2015, counsel served a deposition subpoena on Camille Cosby, seeking her deposition testimony in connection with claims brought by seven women claiming they were defamed by Bill Cosby. On December 18, 2015, Camille Cosby filed a motion to quash her deposition subpoena, or in the alternative, for a protective order. On December 31, 2014, the magistrate denied the motion, claiming the “Disqualification Rule” in Massachusetts does not limit a spouse from testifying as to their marital conversations in a... Read More
Farrish Johnson Law Office Welcomes New Attorney
MANKATO, Minn. — Farrish Johnson Law Office is pleased to announce the addition of a new attorney to the firm, Paul T. Moosbrugger. He practices in the areas of criminal law, family law, and employment law. A Minnesota native, Moosbrugger brings additional legal capabilities to Farrish Johnson Law Office and the greater Mankato community. After receiving his law degree from the University of St. Thomas, Moosbrugger and his family relocated to Mankato, Minnesota, where he worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Kurt Johnson in Blue Earth County. He actively volunteers his time with the Veteran’s Family Law Clinic... Read More
Meet Mankato’s 2015 Super Lawyers
Farrish Johnson Law Office Attorneys Scott V. Kelly, William S. Partridge, and Steven H. Fink have been named “Super Lawyers” for 2015. This prestigious award from Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters business, recognizes them to be among the top 5% of all lawyers in Minnesota! Scott and Will are trial lawyers practicing in personal injury litigation. Steve is a leading attorney in the areas of real estate law, estate planning, and business law. A “Rising Star” attorney is also part of the Farrish Johnson team! Daniel J. Bellig recently received that designation in 2015. He is a trial lawyer practicing... Read More
Nibbe Family Statement
The following is the complete statement made by Leslie Johnson, sister of James Nibbe, made after a settlement was reached in the wrongful death lawsuit pursued by the heirs and next of kin of James Nibbe: We are very grateful for the verdict and judgment issued against James Nibbe’s killer. The jury members listened carefully to the evidence and obviously put a lot of thought and deliberation into a fair and just award of damages. We appreciate the jury and their hard work in what we recognize is a difficult decision. Although no amount of money will ever bring James... Read More
Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A confidential settlement agreement was reached Thursday between the heirs and next of kin of James Nibbe and Jenifer Nibbe . The settlement was for the punitive portion of a wrongful death case that was filed against Jennifer Nibbe by James Nibbe’s family. During the first portion of the trial, a jury found that Jennifer Nibbe had caused the wrongful death of 26-year-old James Nibbe and should pay his family $220,000 in compensation for losses incurred as a result of his death. “We appreciate the jury and their hard work in what we recognize is a difficult decision,” Leslie Johnson,... Read More
Verdict Reached in Wrongful Death Trial
The jury has reached a verdict in the wrongful death civil suit against Jennifer Nibbe: the jury awarded the Nibbe family, James’ mother and three siblings, $220,000 for his wrongful death. Today the jury was asked to decide how much in damages Jennifer Nibbe owed to the Nibbe family. Nibbe family attorney, Scott Kelly, says, “It’s very difficult to put a number on the death of a loved one.” The jury returned a verdict including damages in the amount of $220,000, taking into consideration the wages Jim would have earned, assistance he provided to his family, and the loss of... Read More
Wrongful Death Trial Begins
The heirs and next of kin of James Nibbe bring a wrongful death against Jennifer Nibbe. The lawsuit is seeking punitive damages for what they say is the wrongful and malicious death of James. Attorney Scott Kelly, in his opening statement, said the Nibbe family suffered a significant loss. The family was very close, very caring and loved each other very much. They have never recovered from this cold blooded murder. Four years ago in August, Jennifer Nibbe shot and killed her husband James in her Lake Crystal home. She is currently serving time in Shakopee for that crime and is now... Read More
Scott Kelly Named The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100
Scott Kelly has been named as The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the selected few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile. Each distinguished Top 100 member possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success... Read More
Aaron Glade Recipient of Leadership Award from Habitat for Humanity
Aaron Glade received the May 2014 Outstanding Leadership Award from Habitat for Humanity of South Central Minnesota. For many years Aaron has committed his time, talents, and expertise as a construction volunteer and affiliate board member, and has found it to be a fun and rewarding experience. He credits his father for motivating him to volunteer at Habitat. “My father was actively involved with Habitat throughout my childhood. As a high school student, working alongside my father at the construction site was inspiring.” Aaron’s proudest moment as a volunteer was the opening of Habitat’s ReStore. Aaron enjoys volunteering because of the... Read More