Disabled Mankato Apartment Residents Seek Answers, Call Home Unlivable

Doll hired a lawyer to file a lawsuit against Trellis, accusing them of violating the Federal Fair Housing Act. “You have to make reasonable accommodations for people who are quote disabled. And these folks live on the 4th floor of an apartment building in which the elevator has not worked regularly. There’s been breakdowns. It’s...

Paul Applebaum Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for Excellence in Law

Paul Applebaum celebrated for over 30 years of professional excellence in the legal industry. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Applebaum has established himself as a distinguished lawyer at the Applebaum Law Firm in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he has served since 1991. As a lawyer, he manages legal matters through the entire...

Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Noor, Minneapolis Moves Forward After Conviction

The politics of the case and the racial realities of the justice system could make for a costly settlement, said civil rights attorney Paul Applebaum, who has represented victims of Minneapolis police in use-of-force cases. “I’m going to be blatant. This was a middle-aged, attractive white woman who by all accounts was a tremendous human...

Minneapolis Police Shoot ‘Obama’ … The Dog

Then they shot Obama. His dog. "In some of their answers to interrogatories, they claim that the dog was coming at them. Which if you look at where the blood was, it wasn't even close to where they were," says attorney Paul Applebaum. Applebaum says Williams was not arrested and officers didn't find any contraband...

Man Sues St. Paul Police Officers, Saying He Was Beaten Without Cause

Another attorney, Paul Applebaum, said the injuries have affected Fleming's ability to work. "He has incredible persisting pain in his eye and in his head, so it's very difficult for him to find steady employment," Applebaum said. Applebaum is not sure if the officers were disciplined. Even though the incident happened six years ago, he says...