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Ex-Officer Accused Of Excessive Force Faces Another Similar Lawsuit

Applebaum Law Firm sues rogue Minneapolis cop in two separate cases. One day after assault charges were filed against a former Minneapolis police officer, we’re learning of a lawsuit accusing him of a similar use of excessive force. Surveillance video outside a gas station in 2014 appears to show then Officer Christopher Reiter kicking a Shawn...

Applebaum and Colleagues Obtain Large Settlement After Extended Legal Battle

Applebaum and colleagues obtain large settlement after extended legal battle. St. Paul attorneys Scott Swanson and Paul Applebaum last week procured a $200,000 settlement from the city of Golden Valley in a Taser case. Golden Valley Taser case leads to significant payout Barbara L. Jones, Minnesota Lawyer

Champlin PD Denies Civil Rights Violation But Jury Finds Fault

Champlin PD Denies civil rights violation but the jury finds fault. Entry into porch illegal as a matter of law. Illegal search worth $90,000, jury says Barbara L. Jones, Minnesota Lawyer

Ruling paved way for $100K skyway-Taser settlement

Applebaum and Partner receive 2020 Attorney of the Year as the St. Paul Police Department pays big settlement after extensive litigation. The civil rights case against the City illustrated the power of a cell phone video, the willingness of these police to use Tasers, the apparent edginess of the police in this situation when Lollie...