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Ruby v. Casey's General Store, Inc.

Citations: 803 N.W.2d 915; 2011 Minn. LEXIS 631; 2011 WL 4587449Docket: No. A11-0964

Court: Supreme Court of Minnesota; September 28, 2011; Minnesota; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals decision dated April 29, 2011, is affirmed without opinion, meaning it does not set a precedent or commit the court to any particular viewpoint, as per Hoff v. Kempton, 317 N.W.2d 361, 366 (Minn.1982). Additionally, the employee is awarded $1,200 in attorney fees. The order is signed by Associate Justice David R. Stras.

Legal Issues Addressed

Award of Attorney Fees

Application: The court awarded the employee a specific sum in attorney fees as part of the decision, reflecting a financial compensation for legal representation.

Reasoning: Additionally, the employee is awarded $1,200 in attorney fees.

Non-Precedential Decision

Application: The affirmation of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals decision does not establish a precedent, indicating that this decision should not be used as authoritative in future cases.

Reasoning: The Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals decision dated April 29, 2011, is affirmed without opinion, meaning it does not set a precedent or commit the court to any particular viewpoint, as per Hoff v. Kempton, 317 N.W.2d 361, 366 (Minn.1982).