Employer-Sponsored Recreational Programs
In the past, injuries occurring at employer-sponsored recreational programs and sponsored social events were most often viewed as not arising out of and in the course and scope of employment under Minnesota Statute 176.021, subd. 9, unless the employee was ordered or assigned to participate in the program. Recently the Minnesota Supreme Court came down […]
Brunner v. Post Consumer Brands Piggybacks on Johnson v. Concrete Treatments re: Employee’s Right to Assert Direct Claims for Medical Expenses
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently held in Brunner v. Post Consumer Brands that an injured employee retains the right to assert a direct claim for medical expenses under the Workers’ Compensation Act—even where those expenses were initially paid by a health insurer who failed to timely intervene. No. A25-0225 (Minn. Aug. 2025). The Court further […]
Brown & Carlson Congratulates Our 2025 Super Lawyers & Rising Star!
We’re thrilled to announce that three of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2025: Eric S. Hayes and Brent Kleffman have been named Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to attorneys who demonstrate outstanding legal excellence and are highly respected by their peers. Beth Butler has been named a Rising Star, an honor […]
Eric Hayes and Sean Abernathy Defeat Penalty Claim
Attorneys Eric Hayes and Sean Abernathy were able to successfully defeat a penalty claim initiated by a claimant and her attorney. In support of the alleged penalty claim, the employee testified that because her settlement check was late, she was entitled to several thousands of dollars in penalties. Buttressing the theory that she was entitled […]
Attorney Beth Butler Named a 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyer Rising Star
Brown & Carlson is honored to announce that attorney Beth Butler has been named as a 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyer Rising Star. The Rising Star list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. Congrats!
We’re Hiring! Associate Attorney Position
Brown & Carlson, P.A. is a 27-attorney, AV rated, insurance defense law firm in the St. Louis Park area seeking to add a talented attorney to our busy Workers’ Compensation practice. The ideal candidate would have 2-6 years of workers’ compensation experience. Our growing firm provides a full array of benefits and a great working […]
Brown & Carlson Volunteers with Feed My Starving Children
Brown & Carlson employees and family members volunteered at Feed My Starving Children helping to pack 176 boxes of food, which contained 38,016 meal which will feed 104 kids daily for a year. Getting involved in our community is a companywide value at Brown & Carlson.
Celebrating 20 Years
Congratulations to David McDonnell Forney on achieving 20 years of exemplary work service with Brown & Carlson! David takes his Mail Clerk position very seriously and the firm appreciates that level of professionalism. Over the years, David expanded in his role to include paper management, which gave him the opportunity to move around the office […]
B&C Goes Red to Support the American Heart Association
B&C employees had a blast dressing in red to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement! Find out more information about #GoRedForWomen here: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
Senior Shareholder Annual Retreat
Our Senior Shareholders had a great time in Seattle during their annual retreat where they discussed the past year, long-term planning, upcoming goals, and future objectives.