Augustine v. Arizant Inc.

OPINION

ANDERSON, G. BARRY, Justice.

Appellant Scott D. Augustine, M.D., founder and former officer of respondent Augustine Medical, Inc., pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(a)(2) (2000) and 18 U.S.C. § 2 (2000). Appellant sought indemnification for his fine and attorney fees from respondent Arizant, Inc., Augustine Medical’s parent company. Arizant refused appellant’s indemnification request, and appellant commenced this action seeking indemnification pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 302A.521 (2006) and the terms of the parties’ separation and release agreement. The jury…