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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Conover v. Northern States Power Co., 313 N.W.2d 397.

104 citing documents.

Classic Auto Storage, LLC v. Restoration Technologies, Inc Minn. Ct. App. 2026
Classic Auto Storage, LLC v. Restoration Technologies, Inc Minn. Ct. App. 2026
402 (Minn. 1981) (observing that “the general instruction on negligence required the jury to consider all of the circumstances involved in causing the injury”).
Jacob Pries, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2025
Although the supreme court has in only limited circumstances held “a hiring company liable for injuries to an independent contractor’s employees,” the hiring company, as a landowner, has a duty to use reasonable care toward an entrant and may be directly liable for breaching that duty , –02 (Minn. 1981).
Spring Grove Township, Respondent, Minn. Ct. App. 2023
Ann Massert, Respondent, Minn. Ct. App. 2023
(citing Restatement (Second) of Torts § 409) .
William O. Bradley, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2021
Testimony that embraces legal analysis or mixed questions of law and fact is “not deemed to be of any use to the trier of fact.”
Robert Jensen, et al., Appellants, Minn. Ct. App. 2021
Opinions of the latter nature are not deemed to be of any use to the trier of fact.” Conover v. N. States Power Co. , (quotation omitted).
A p p e l l a n t s , Minn. 2020
See Conover v. N. States Power Co. , (“[A]n employer should not be permitted to escape a direct duty of care for the personal safety of another by delegating that responsibility to the independent contractor for the proper conduct of certain types of work.”).
Ryan Larson, Minn. 2020
“Only where the facts are undisputed and reasonable minds can draw but one conclusion from them does the question for determination become one of law for the court.”
Dering Pierson Group, LLC, Appellant, Minn. Ct. App. 2018
And while an organization may be vicariously liable for its agent’s torts, Lange v. Nat’l Biscuit Co ., 297 Minn. 399, 404, it is not vicariously liable for negligent acts committed by its independent contractors
Montemayor v. Sebright Products, Inc. 898 N.W.2d 623 Minn. 2017
John Doe 101, et al., Appellants, Minn. Ct. App. 2017
Anita J. Howard v. Shelly R. Svoboda, M.D. 890 N.W.2d 111 Minn. 2017
Anita J. Howard v. Shelly R. Svoboda, M.D. 890 N.W.2d 111 Minn. 2017
John Osmanski v. James and Jean Way d/b/a J & J Real Estate Properties, Shakopee Distribution Services, LLC, … Minn. Ct. App. 2015
John Osmanski v. James and Jean Way d/b/a J & J Real Estate Properties, Shakopee Distribution Services, LLC, … Minn. Ct. App. 2015
The Osmanskis argue that the Star Tribune owed John Osmanski a
Scott Alan Wenker by Jeffrey Wenker, Trustee v. Xcel Energy, Inc., City of Cottage Grove Minn. Ct. App. 2015
Scott Alan Wenker by Jeffrey Wenker, Trustee v. Xcel Energy, Inc., City of Cottage Grove Minn. Ct. App. 2015
(holding that NSP could be held liable for negligent maintenance of utility pole); Zimmer v. Carlton Cnty.
Susanna D. Smith v. Wells Concrete Products Co. Minn. Ct. App. 2015
Susanna D. Smith v. Wells Concrete Products Co. Minn. Ct. App. 2015
(“Even where the employer retains no control, he may still owe a duty of care, as a possessor of land, to persons coming on the premises, including the employees of an independent contractor.”).
Presbrey v. James 781 N.W.2d 13 Minn. Ct. App. 2010
Presbrey v. James 781 N.W.2d 13 Minn. Ct. App. 2010
Olmanson v. LeSueur County 693 N.W.2d 876 Minn. 2005
Olmanson v. LeSueur County 693 N.W.2d 876 Minn. 2005
Pietila, d at 332-33 ; (owner has duty to inspect, warn).
Anderson v. State, Department of Natural Resources 693 N.W.2d 181 Minn. 2005
Anderson v. State, Department of Natural Resources 693 N.W.2d 181 Minn. 2005
(citing Restatement (Second) of Torts § 409 (1965)).
Anderson v. State, Department of Natural Resources 674 N.W.2d 748 Minn. Ct. App. 2004
Anderson v. STATE, DEPT. OF NAT. RESOURCES 674 N.W.2d 748 Minn. Ct. App. 2004
Anderson v. STATE, DEPT. OF NAT. RESOURCES 674 N.W.2d 748 Minn. Ct. App. 2004
Anderson v. State, Department of Natural Resources 674 N.W.2d 748 Minn. Ct. App. 2004
Louis v. Louis 636 N.W.2d 314 Minn. 2001
Louis v. Louis 636 N.W.2d 314 Minn. 2001
3 *319 (citing Peterson, 294 Minn. 161 , ).
Baker v. Ploetz 597 N.W.2d 347 Minn. Ct. App. 1999
Baker v. Ploetz 597 N.W.2d 347 Minn. Ct. App. 1999
Sutherland v. Barton 570 N.W.2d 1 Minn. 1997
Sutherland v. Barton 570 N.W.2d 1 Minn. 1997
Sutherland v. Barton 560 N.W.2d 116 Minn. Ct. App. 1997
Sutherland v. Barton 560 N.W.2d 116 Minn. Ct. App. 1997
Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Dain Bosworth Inc. 531 N.W.2d 867 Minn. Ct. App. 1995
Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Dain Bosworth Inc. 531 N.W.2d 867 Minn. Ct. App. 1995
Doe v. Brainerd International Raceway, Inc. 514 N.W.2d 811 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
Doe v. Brainerd International Raceway, Inc. 514 N.W.2d 811 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
Generally, “the employer of an independent contractor is not liable for physical harm caused to another by an act of omission of the contractor or his servants.” (citations omitted).
Albert v. Paper Calmenson & Co. 515 N.W.2d 59 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
Albert v. Paper Calmenson & Co. 515 N.W.2d 59 Minn. Ct. App. 1994
Minnesota law specifically provides that the employer of an independent contractor “may * * * owe a duty of care, as a possessor of land, to persons coming on the premises, including the employees of an independent contractor.”
Zimmer v. Carlton County Co-Op Power Ass'n 483 N.W.2d 511 Minn. Ct. App. 1992
Zimmer v. Carlton County Co-Op Power Ass'n 483 N.W.2d 511 Minn. Ct. App. 1992
Conover v. Northern State Power, Co.
Behlke v. Conwed Corp. 474 N.W.2d 351 Minn. Ct. App. 1991
Behlke v. Conwed Corp. 474 N.W.2d 351 Minn. Ct. App. 1991
Nichols v. Metropolitan Bank 435 N.W.2d 637 Minn. Ct. App. 1989
Nichols v. Metropolitan Bank 435 N.W.2d 637 Minn. Ct. App. 1989