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In the past 10 years, the litigators at Anthony Ostlund have obtained the largest buyout order for a minority owner in Minnesota history and have successfully defended our clients against hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in claims of employment discrimination, breach of contract, attorney malpractice, and breach of fiduciary duty. We have pursued and vindicated the rights of multiple plaintiffs, some seeking millions of dollars and others seeking nothing more than justice and fair treatment under the law. We love what we do. We are proud to share it with you.
Anthony Ostlund Obtains Largest Fair Value Buyout on Record in Minnesota
The “Lunds” case involved a family-owned business owned by four siblings. The four Lund siblings family inherited the family-owned business from their grandfather and father. Each of them had different ideas of what should be done with their family wealth. With a long and tortured history of family shareholder discord...
“The Lunds case was complex and hard-fought all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The court decisions in this case are important not just for our client who was resolute in enforcing her rights, but for all minority shareholders in Minnesota closely-held businesses who are treated unfairly.”
– Janel Dressen
“This case required us to bring simplicity and clarity to legal claims and an estate plan that were neither. After a lengthy-trial, we were pleased when the court issued an order that completely vindicated our client.”
— Dan Hall, Attorney for Trustee
Complete dismissal of $42 million breach of fiduciary duty claim
Anthony Ostlund’s client, the trustee of an irrevocable trust, was sued by beneficiaries alleging that he breached fiduciary duties causing more than $42 million in damages. In addition to millions of dollars, the plaintiffs sought control of family businesses that were valued at more than $300 million.
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment for Anthony Ostlund client on $200 million malpractice claim
Anthony Ostlund’s clients, an AmLaw 200 law firm and its former partner, were sued in federal court by an entity, purportedly created by the merger of a Mexican company and a Cyprian company, claiming to have been harmed in the context of a joint venture related to cross-border telecommunications.
“We are proud that our colleagues and friends call us to help them navigate what are often career- and reputation-threatening allegations. This case was made especially difficult because plaintiff refused to provide relevant information in discovery, misrepresented information to the court, and would not make critical witnesses available for depositions. It was rewarding to overcome the plaintiff’s attempts to manufacture hurdles and to succeed at summary judgment and on appeal in the Eighth Circuit.”
— Brooke D. Anthony
“Overcoming obstacles is fun. And the defendant tried to put up many obstacles in this case. He probably thought he’d get away with it. That was a mistake. The defendant did not recognize our team’s absolute determination to get justice for our client.”
— Arthur G. Boylan
Persistent fight to recover more than $1M for business owner.
Anthony Ostlund’s client, Tony Flattum, entered into an oral promise to share the profits of a new storm restoration business. After several successful years, the defendants fired Flattum and refused to pay Flattum his share of the profits.
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Summary Judgment Granted in Favor of Clients for Governor and Member Oppression and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Anthony Ostlund’s clients, Richard Schreier, Jr. and Yvonne Clintsman, and their companies, hired Anthony Ostlund after being subjected to mistreatment and vilification, secret back-channel communications, and violations of the family business's principal governing document by five of the Schreier siblings, who were their business partners. The siblings excluded them from key...
“I am thrilled that we were able to overwhelmingly demonstrate to the court, on motion, the oppressive treatment of Rich and Yvonne by their business partners/siblings. No one should have to endure that kind of treatment, but especially when it is your business partner. Without question, a business divorce was needed in this case, and fortunately, Minnesota law fully supports the remedies requested and the summary judgment relief granted by Judge Gilligan. Business owners should take note of this case and its application to all Minnesota limited liability company owners.”
– Janel Dressen, attorney for Richard Schreier, Yvonne Clintsman and related entities
Anthony Ostlund Wins Summary Judgment Requiring an Operating Chain Restaurant to Pay Rent During COVID-19
Our client, 1800 Baxter, owns property in Roseville, Minnesota that it leases to Portillo’s, a Chicago-based chain restaurant. In June 2020, Portillo’s stopped paying rent – in violation of multiple agreements and despite being open for drive-through and takeout business throughout the pandemic.
“Portillo’s had no good reason to stop paying rent for its Roseville location. The restaurant was never closed due to the pandemic, and Portillo’s expressly agreed to keep paying rent no matter what happened to the business. Convincing the Court to order Portillo’s to pay full rent was a big win.”
— Phil Kaplan, Attorney for 1800 Baxter (Landlord)
Court Awards Commercial Landlord Over $1 Million
Our client, Cedar Point, owns the Cedar Point Shopping Center in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Cedar Point used to lease space in the building to Pei Wei, a fast food restaurant chain. The lease term went through 2023. But in 2018, Pei Wei stopped paying rent as a strategy to...
“For months before the lawsuit started, Pei Wei had been playing games to try to convince Cedar Point to forfeit hundreds of thousands of dollars in future lease payments. The gamesmanship went too far when Pei Wei stopped paying rent, forcing Cedar Point to start a lawsuit. We fought hard for Cedar Point and we successfully recovered all of the money it was entitled to.”
– Phil Kaplan, Attorney for Cedar Point
Dismissal of All Claims Against Directors
Two former directors of Geospan Corporation, William Bruggeman and Phyllis Harding, had been sued by a minority shareholder of Geospan Corporation for breach of fiduciary duty and unfair prejudice. The minority shareholder was seeking millions of dollars in alleged damages, claiming a loss of value in his stock, as well as a...
“Shareholder and corporate governance litigation is our specialty. Anthony Ostlund was able to successfully and efficiently resolve this case to our clients’ satisfaction by combining our proficient understanding of the law and accomplished experience in this area with a planned and effectively executed strategy.”
— Janel Dressen, Attorney for Directors
Additional Successes
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