12/26/24 BREAKING NEWS Ellendale, Mn self represented litigant VICTORIOUS Vs ISP Jaguar/MetroNet

David (even though his name is Daniel) Petsinger beats GOLIATH (isp Jaguar Communications/MetroNet) in Minnesota easement lawsuit

Ellendale property owner victorious over Jaguar/MetroNet Lawsuit, as a Self Represented Litigant

Ellendale Minnesota businessman and property owner Daniel Petsinger might have just earned himself a new nickname, of DAVID, rather than Daniel, for conquering a GOLIATH as a self represented litigant in a major Steele County Minnesota Lawsuit.

On Monday December 23rd, 2024, Steele County District Court Judge Karen Duncan dismissed the case brought against Petsinger, by the Owatonna internet service provider, Jaguar Communications LLC also going by the trademark name MetroNet.

Petsinger had filed a counterclaim in the action, in which several claims by Petsinger were upheld by the court.

At issue was an alleged private non utility easement from 2008 on a property that the State of Minnesota seized in May 12th of 2008. The undeveloped residential lot was seized from D.J. Gravel LLC, owned by Doug and Janyce Klemmenson and then the State sold it to the Petsingers in May 2017.

Petsinger has always maintained that the easement was extinguished by the tax forfeiture proceedings, especially due to Jaguar Communications failure to file as a party of interest with the tax forfeiture proceedings as required by law. The courts ruled that IF there was an easement at one time, it was in fact extinguished with the tax forfeiture.

The ruling now sets state precedent that property owners have rights but if they aren’t exercised or protected, you can lose them.

Plaintiff, Jaguar Communications, LLC was represented by powerhouse Attorney Taylor Sztainer of Moss & Barrett, P.A. out of Minneapolis.

Petsinger notes that the harder Sztainer pushed their frivolous lawsuit, the more Petsinger researched the laws, statutes, and case laws to argue and prove his case and to protect his rights.

The case started in February, after Petsinger became weary of continued issues with Jaguar pushing the envelope of the alleged easement, and after Jaguar refused to engage in any meaningful adult conversation and he was forced to serve a No Trespass Order and a Cease & Desist Order, prompting Jaguar to file suit.

“The Court's Ruling could not have been a better Christmas Present for myself, my business, and my family” said Petsdinger, who is still unwrapping and digesting the decision.

The case has taken over a 1,000 hours away from Petsingers family, and business.

While Petsinger is absolutely horrified by the blockades and bias of the court against a self represented litigant, he says he “welcomes the victory” that establishes his credibility and opens the door on some other related issues.
The Judge ruled that the easement was in fact extinguished, and that the building Jaguar occupied on the easement and refused to vacate, is in fact the property of Petsinger’s.

What's next for Daniel Petsinger? Rest. Time with his family including his wife and five children, and moving his business forward.

And then? Petsinger says he is working with others to call the bias and prejudice and double standards in the Court System to the attention of the Minnesota Legislature, to make our courts fair and equitable to all parties involved.

Petsinger also stated that research pertaining to this case has shed light on malfeasance and misfeasance of other elected and appointed servants, that have exacerbated the circumstances in this argument, and that both he and federal agencies are investigating further.

Petsinger’s current lawsuit against Steele County is for the county's refusal to release “public data” about himself and his properties, some of which was designed to thwart his efforts in the Jaguar case. Petsinger expressed confidence as that case moves forward that evidence will aid in the other ongoing investigations into municipal wrongdoing.