PLETAN v. GAINES

No. C8-91-1456.

481 N.W.2d 566 (1992)

Brian A. PLETAN and Pamela J. Pletan, as Trustees for the heirs of Shawn L. Pletan, deceased, Appellants, v. Kevin J. GAINES, Respondent, Boyd Barrott, et al., Respondents, Independent School District No. 281, Respondent, and Allstate Insurance Company, intervenor, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Review Granted April 29, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven D. Emmings, John W. Carey, Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum, McCoy & Carey, Ltd., Fairfax, for appellants.

James R. Peterson, Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners, Bruce A. Peterson, Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman, Ltd., Richard A. Lind, Lind, Jensen & Sullivan, Minneapolis, Robert H. Tennant, III, Bell, Arcand, Florin & Tennant, St. Paul, for respondents.

Carla J. Heyl, League of Minnesota Cities, St. Paul, for amicus curiae League of Minnesota Cities.

Considered and decided by LANSING, P.J., and HUSPENI, and SHORT, JJ.


OPINION

SHORT, Judge.

Brian and Pamela Pletan (the parents), as trustees for the heirs of their son Shawn Pletan, appeal the trial court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of Sgt. Boyd Barrott (the officer), the City of Crystal (city), and Independent School District No. 281 (school district) because they argue (1) the doctrine of official immunity has no application in the context of a high speed police...

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