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Tonya Haukaas v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Rapid City, South Dakota insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. "South Dakota recognizes insurance bad faith. As explained by the Supreme Court of South Dakota, “[a] cause of action against an insurance company for bad faith failure to pay a claim is recognized in South Dakota.” Stene v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. C... More... ( 03-19-2024 - SD) |
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Brandon Bash and Kate Bash v. Nicholas Alleman and Specialty Trucks
Rapid City, South Dakota personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of a car truck accident caused by Nicholas Alleman while driving a vehicle owned by Specialty Trucks. Key Elements of South Dakota Auto Negligence Law: Duty of c... More... ( 12-19-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Donald William Laun
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted enticement of a minor using the Internet in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2422(b).... More... ( 10-27-2023 - SD) |
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B.M.H. v. Social Security Administration
Rapid City, South Dakota social security disability law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW disability benefits. ... More... ( 10-27-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Ryder White Hawk Sierra
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2250(a). ... More... ( 10-26-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Joaquin Cervantes
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(1). Joaquin Cervantes, age 49, was indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person by a federal grand jury in May of 2023. He pleaded guilty on June 16, 2023. The conviction stems from Cervantes, a pre... More... ( 09-08-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Amanda Vu
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Amanda Vu, 36, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Vu was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Sub... More... ( 08-25-2023 - SD) |
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Johnathon Watkins v. Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. et al.
Rapid City, South Dakota civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on job discrimination theory. Johnanthon Wakins' complaint against his former employer was dismissed without prejudice for failure to exhaust administrative remedies, and dismissed with prejudice against his co-workers because Title VII does not impose liability on individuals. The district cou... More... ( 08-24-2023 - SD) |
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Matthew Helde, et al. v. A & K Logistics, Inc.., et al.
Rapid City, South Dakota personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on auto negligence theories. Shane Helde and Crystal Helde individually and through the Estate of Donald Helde, through its personal Representatives Jean Velo. South Dakota personal injury law is governed by the South Dakota Codified Laws. The statute of limitations for personal injury cas... More... ( 05-31-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Shayne Justin Begay
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal Defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with receipt of child pornography. Shayne Justin Begay, 45, was indicted for Sexual Exploitation of Minors and Possession of Child Pornography by a federal grand jury in December of 2021. He pleaded guilty on February 2, 2023. The conviction stems from Begay filming two minor females while they showere... More... ( 05-05-2023 - SD) |
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State of South Dakota v. Billy Joe Robertson
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with first-degree burglary, two county of aggravated assault and grand theft. On July 21, 2020, Bradley Tucker woke at 4:30 a.m. in his home in Rapid City, South Dakota, when he heard screeching tires and a smash in his driveway. He looked outside his bedroom window and saw his GMC Sierra parked partway out of ... More... ( 04-19-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Stephen Fontenot
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted enticement of a minor using the Internet, and attempted receipt of child pornography. ... More... ( 02-07-2023 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Joseph Bowker
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. In August 2021, in Rapid City, Joseph Bowker, age 31, a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms, knowingly possessed a Taurus, model PT111, Millenium Pro G2, 9x19mm Luger caliber, semi-automatic pistol, which was found after Bowker ... More... ( 12-15-2022 - SD) |
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Megan Bird v. Joshua D. Williams and Western Transport, LLC
Rapid City, South Dakota personal injury truck wreck lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a direct result of the failure to exercise due care in the operation of a motor vehicle. ... More... ( 10-11-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Franky Torres
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Franky Torres, age 29, was charged with being a prohibited persona in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(l), 922(g)(3), and 924 (a)(2). Torres was indicted by a federal grand jury on November 18, 2021, and pleaded gu... More... ( 07-12-2022 - SD) |
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JULIE GODBE, DAVID GODBE v. CITY OF RAPID CITY
Pierre, South Dakota - Personal Injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs and Appellants with suing the City for negligence. Julie Godbe suffered horrific injuries after her bicycle tire caught in a storm drain grate in Rapid City (City). Julie and her husband David (Godbes) sued Cit... More... ( 07-05-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Huya Smoke
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with possession of a stoke firearm. Huya Smoke, age 20, was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 19, 2021, and pleaded guilty on December 3, 2021. The conviction stems from Smoke knowingly being in possession of a stolen 9mm semi-automatic pistol in Rapid City in April 2021. At the time, Smoke was also... More... ( 04-26-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Moses Runs Against
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and involuntary manslaughter. Moses Runs Against, age 38, was indicted on February 17, 2022. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta Wollmann on April 8, 2022, and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction for each... More... ( 04-15-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Derrick One Star, a/b/a Derek One Star
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with larceny. Derrick One Star, a/k/a Derek One Star, age 34, was sentenced to eight months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, $12,775 in restitution, and a special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund in the amount of $100. One Star was indicted by a federal gran... More... ( 03-15-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Christopher Truax
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with attempting to entice a minor using the Internet. Christopher Truax, age 35, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Truax will also be required to register as a sex offender under t... More... ( 03-08-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Megan Lawrence
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs. Megan Lawrence, age 42, was indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance by a federal grand jury on February 19, 2021. She pleaded guilty on October 22, 2021. Lawrence was involved in a conspiracy responsible for distributing between 1.5 and 5 kilograms of... More... ( 02-21-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Alec Respects Nothing
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with conspiracy to traffick in drugs. A federal jury found Alec Respects Nothing guilty in November 2021. Respects Nothing, age 31, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. During h... More... ( 02-18-2022 - SD) |
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United States of America v. Koty Arcoren
Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense attorney represented defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Koty Arcoren, age 30, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Arcoren was indicted by a federal grand jury on April 13, 2021. The conviction stemmed from an incident that occurred on March 7, 2021, in St. Francis, wherein Arcoren approached ... More... ( 02-04-2022 - SD) |
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TIMOTHY JOHN EVENS v. RACHEL JOANNA EVENS
Pierre, SD - Divorce lawyer represented appellant appealing decree of divorce. Rachel Evens and Tim Evens were married in 2005 and have four minor children. At the time of their marriage, the couple lived in Havre, Montana, where Tim owned and operated a carpet cleaning business, kn... More... ( 01-28-2022 - SD) |
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JAMES W. FARMER v. LORI A. FARMER, N/K/A LORI A. LIEBERMAN
Pierre, SD - Divorce lawyer represented defendant seeking a contempt order against plaintiff. [¶2.] James and Lori married in 1984 and divorced in January 2014. During their marriage, the couple had purchased a significant amount of undeveloped land in the Black Hills and formed multip... More... ( 01-28-2022 - SD) |