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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 Teams with Robins Kaplan to Land Largest Jury Verdict in Minnesota History
Anthony Ostlund trial attorneys Joe Anthony, Joe Richie, and Ryan Lawrence, and paralegal Lisa O’Donnell, joined a team of attorneys from Robins Kaplan in representing Douglas Kelley, the court-appointed receiver and bankruptcy trustee for Petters Company Inc., in seeking recovery from BMO Harris Bank N.A. for the role that a...
"We were honored to join the team to help bring home a great result for the victims and creditors harmed by Petters."
– Joseph Anthony
“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
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...
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.
“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
“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
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.
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Jury Trial Win Against City of Minneapolis
In September 2008, Anthony Ostlund client Elizabeth Howell received a notice from the City of Minneapolis informing her that the retaining wall running along West 48th Street near Drew Avenue South was in need of repair. According to the City, Ms. Howell was in violation of the Minneapolis Code of...
“This was an extremely rewarding victory for my client. We are delighted that the Court of Appeals, the jury, and the trial court reached the correct results.”
— Peter J. McElligott, Attorney for Elizabeth Howell
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Nationwide Class Action
Anthony Ostlund achieved a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of investor clients. The limited partnership, known as Paco Development Partners II ("PDP II"), was sold by means of a Private Placement Memorandum ("PPM"). PDP II formed in 1986 to engage in the research and development of transdermal and ophthalmic pharmaceutical...
“This was hard-fought litigation against two of the largest, most well-funded New York defense law firms. There were many obstacles to resolution, but we were persistent in our pursuit of the case. It was very satisfying to obtain this result for our deserving clients.”
–Vince Louwagie, Attorney for client
Real Estate Partnership Severance
Anthony Ostlund litigated a real estate partnership dispute to achieve generous settlement. Our client, Stewart Stender was a partner in Trammell Crow, which was at the time one of the largest real estate development and management companies in the country. Stender became a client of Anthony Ostlund when Trammell Crow...
“This was the first legal work I did for Stender. The result we obtained left Stender in a position to pursue real estate development for his own account rather than working for others. And, it left me with a very enriching personal and professional relationship.”
–Norman J. Baer
“This was the first legal work I did for Stender. The result we obtained left Stender in a position to pursue real estate development for his own account rather than working for others. And, it left me with a very enriching personal and professional relationship.”
–Norman J. Baer
$45 Million Buyout For Lunds Minority Shareholder
Client Issue 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...
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
Additional Successes
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