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Meyer v. GEORGE F. COOK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Citations: 705 N.W.2d 398; 2005 Minn. LEXIS 667; 2005 WL 2901801Docket: A05-1475

Court: Supreme Court of Minnesota; October 31, 2005; Minnesota; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals from June 27, 2005, in the case of Gary R. Meyer v. George F. Cook Construction Company and others. The court did not provide an opinion with its affirmation. This ruling is consistent with precedent, as established in Hoff v. Kempton, indicating that summary dispositions do not have precedential value and merely establish the law of the case. The case involved multiple respondents including construction companies and insurance carriers, with representation from various legal counsels. The order was issued by Chief Justice Kathleen A. Blatz.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation Without Opinion

Application: The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the decision of the lower court without issuing an opinion, following established judicial practices.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of Minnesota affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals from June 27, 2005, in the case of Gary R. Meyer v. George F. Cook Construction Company and others. The court did not provide an opinion with its affirmation.

Precedential Value of Summary Dispositions

Application: The court affirmed the decision of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals without providing an opinion, consistent with the principle that summary dispositions do not have precedential value.

Reasoning: This ruling is consistent with precedent, as established in Hoff v. Kempton, indicating that summary dispositions do not have precedential value and merely establish the law of the case.