ALLAN v. R.D. OFFUTT CO.

No. A14-1555.

869 N.W.2d 31 (2015)

Todd C. ALLAN, Respondent, v. R.D. OFFUTT CO., self-insured and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., Relator.

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

August 31, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey R. Hannig , Hannig Law Office, P.A., Fargo, ND, for respondent.

George W. Kuehner , Allison A. Lindevig , Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, PLLP, Lake Elmo, MN, for relators.

Sean M. Quinn , Falsani, Balmer, Peterson, Quinn & Beyer, Duluth, MN, for amicus curiae Minnesota Association for Justice.

Jeffrey J. Lindquist , Pustorino, Tilton, Parrington & Lindquist, PLLC, Minneapolis, MN, for amicus curiae Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.


OPINION

This dispute presents the question of whether a prior disability that does not affect an employee's ability to secure employment may be considered when determining whether the employee is eligible for permanent-total-disability benefits under Minn.Stat. § 176.101, subd. 5(2) (2014). The Workers' Compensation...

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