United Potato Growers of America News

Judge Asked to Rule on Who Will Pay Defense Costs in N.D. Spud Suit

The two sides in a lawsuit filed by a prominent North Dakota businessman against his insurance company over defense costs in an alleged potato price fixing scheme are asking a judge to rule without the case going to trial. Ron …

Insurer Denies Claims by North Dakota Potato Baron

The group that insures an Idaho potato company said in court documents filed on Aug. 23 it should not have to pay the legal bills of a North Dakota man who serves as chairman of the company. Ronald Offutt Jr., …

North Dakota Man Suing Insurance Company Over Potato Case

A prominent North Dakota potato farmer, businessman and philanthropist who’s among a group of people accused in an alleged price-fixing scheme is suing his insurance company for failing to cover his defense costs. Ron Offutt, of Fargo, is among the …