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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Delgado v. Lohmar, 289 N.W.2d 479.
- Erica Robinson, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2026
- Alvin Glay, trustee for the next of kin of Unity McGill, Respondent/Cross-Appellant v. R.C. of St. Cloud, Inc., … Minn. 2026
- Alvin Glay, trustee for the next of kin of Unity McGill, Respondent/Cross-Appellant v. R.C. of St. Cloud, Inc., … Minn. 2026
- Tina Marie Lund, as conservator of the Honorable Fred Karasov v. Calhoun Orange, Inc. d/b/a Orange Theory ... Minn. Ct. App. 2023
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Tina Marie Lund, as conservator of the Honorable Fred Karasov v. Calhoun Orange, Inc. d/b/a Orange Theory ...
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
Joint enterprise liability exists when there is “(1) a mutual understanding for a common purpose, and (2) a right to a voice in the direction and control of the means used to carry out the common purpose.”
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Brian Vitek as Trustee for the next-of-kin of Patric Vitek, deceased, Respondent,
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
The supreme court in Delgado v. Lohmar reasoned that whether the defendants knew that the plaintiff was on the property created a fact issue as to duty because a person “bearing firearms who has knowingly set foot onto the land of another without his knowledge or consent has created an unreasonable risk of harm to those lawfully on the property.” –84 (Minn. 1979).
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Troy David Mack, Appellant,
Minn. Ct. App. 2022
In general, “a person does not owe a duty of care to another —e.g., to aid, protect, or warn that person—if the harm is caused by a third party’s conduct.” Doe 169, d at 177-78 ().
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Meagan Abel, Appellant, vs. Abbott Northwestern Hospital, et al., Respondents, St. Mary's University Minnesota, Respondent.
Minn. Ct. App. 2019
a -b (1965); -84 (Minn. 1979) (listing categories of special relationships).
- Fenrich v. Blake Sch. 920 N.W.2d 195 Minn. 2018
- Fenrich v. Blake School 901 N.W.2d 223 Minn. Ct. App. 2017
- Fenrich v. Blake School 901 N.W.2d 223 Minn. Ct. App. 2017
- Jodi L. Toedter, Trustee for the Heirs and Next of Kin of Susan Ann Gray v. Winona County, … Minn. Ct. App. 2017
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Jodi L. Toedter, Trustee for the Heirs and Next of Kin of Susan Ann Gray v. Winona County, …
Minn. Ct. App. 2017
Minnesota courts have also found that a special relationship exists for those “who have custody of a person with dangerous propensities,” 4 (Minn. 1979), or for daycare providers.
- Danna Rochelle Back v. State of Minnesota 883 N.W.2d 614 Minn. Ct. App. 2016
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Danna Rochelle Back v. State of Minnesota
883 N.W.2d 614
Minn. Ct. App. 2016
at 872 (-84 (Minn.1979) (“Such special relationships exist between parents and children, masters and servants, possessors of land and licensees, common carriers and-their customers, or people who have custody of a person with dangerous propensities.'”)).
- Doe 169 v. Brandon 845 N.W.2d 174 Minn. 2014
- Doe 169 v. Brandon 845 N.W.2d 174 Minn. 2014
- Domagala v. Rolland 805 N.W.2d 14 Minn. 2011
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Domagala v. Rolland
805 N.W.2d 14
Minn. 2011
In so holding, our seminal special relationship case: We have previously stated that an affirmative duty to act only arises when a special relationship exists between the parties.
- DOMAGALA v. Rolland 787 N.W.2d 662 Minn. Ct. App. 2010
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DOMAGALA v. Rolland
787 N.W.2d 662
Minn. Ct. App. 2010
( (alteration in original)).
- State v. Back 775 N.W.2d 866 Minn. 2009
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State v. Back
775 N.W.2d 866
Minn. 2009
(“Ordinarily, there is no duty to control the conduct of a third person to prevent him from causing physical harm to another unless a special relationship exists, either between the actor and the third person which imposes a duty to control, or between the actor and the other which gives the other the
- Bjerke v. Johnson 742 N.W.2d 660 Minn. 2007
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Bjerke v. Johnson
742 N.W.2d 660
Minn. 2007
Generally, no duty is imposed on an individual to protect another from harm, even when she “realizes or should realize that action on [her] part is necessary for another’s aid or protection.”
- Becker v. Mayo Foundation 737 N.W.2d 200 Minn. 2007
- Becker v. Mayo Foundation 737 N.W.2d 200 Minn. 2007
- Bjerke v. Johnson 727 N.W.2d 183 Minn. Ct. App. 2007
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Bjerke v. Johnson
727 N.W.2d 183
Minn. Ct. App. 2007
Restatement (Second) of Torts §§ 314, 315 (1965).
- Rosenberg v. Heritage Renovations, LLC 685 N.W.2d 320 Minn. 2004
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Rosenberg v. Heritage Renovations, LLC
685 N.W.2d 320
Minn. 2004
These four requirements are “(1) contribution by all parties, (2) joint proprietorship and control, (3) sharing of profits but not necessarily of losses, and (4) a contract.” , 482 n. 2 (Minn.1979) (citing Treichel v. Adams, 280 Minn. 132 , Rehnberg v. Minnesota Homes, Inc., 236 Minn. 230 , ).
- Meyer v. Lindala 675 N.W.2d 635 Minn. Ct. App. 2004
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Meyer v. Lindala
675 N.W.2d 635
Minn. Ct. App. 2004
-84 (Minn.1979) (noting “special relationships exist between parents and children, masters and servants, possessors of land and licensees, common carriers and their customers, or people who have custody of a person with dangerous propensities”).
- Louis v. Louis 636 N.W.2d 314 Minn. 2001
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Louis v. Louis
636 N.W.2d 314
Minn. 2001
in their briefs, Delgado is cited in both Harper and Gilbertson and is essential to understanding the line of special relationship cases.
- Gilbertson v. Leininger 599 N.W.2d 127 Minn. 1999
- Gilbertson v. Leininger 599 N.W.2d 127 Minn. 1999
- Fisher v. County of Rock 596 N.W.2d 646 Minn. 1999
- Fisher v. County of Rock 596 N.W.2d 646 Minn. 1999
- Gleason v. Metropolitan Council Transit Operations 582 N.W.2d 216 Minn. 1998
- Gleason v. Metropolitan Council Transit Operations 582 N.W.2d 216 Minn. 1998
- Anders v. Trester 562 N.W.2d 45 Minn. Ct. App. 1997
- Anders v. Trester 562 N.W.2d 45 Minn. Ct. App. 1997
- Johnson v. State 553 N.W.2d 40 Minn. 1996
- HB by and Through Clark v. Whittemore 552 N.W.2d 705 Minn. 1996
- HB by and Through Clark v. Whittemore 552 N.W.2d 705 Minn. 1996
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Johnson v. State
553 N.W.2d 40
Minn. 1996
In Delgado v. Lohmar, the court observed that such “special relationships exist between parents and children, masters and servants, possessors of land and licensees, common carriers and their customers, or people who have custody of a person with dangerous propensities.” -84 (Minn.1979) (emphasis added).
- Donaldson v. Young Women's Christian Ass'n of Duluth 539 N.W.2d 789 Minn. 1995
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Donaldson v. Young Women's Christian Ass'n of Duluth
539 N.W.2d 789
Minn. 1995
(citing Restatement (Second) of Torts § 314 (1965)).
- Johnson v. State 536 N.W.2d 328 Minn. Ct. App. 1995