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Opinions in Minnesota that cite Mercer v. Andersen, 715 N.W.2d 114.
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R&P Industries, LLC, et al v. First Western Bank & Trust
Minn. Ct. App. 2026
We also express no opinion on the discovery-related motion, as “district court[s have] broad discretion to amend scheduling- order deadlines.”
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Anjela Carpenter v. Meridian Behavioral Health LLC
Minn. Ct. App. 2026
“An exception to this rule applies when the alleged negligent acts are within the general knowledge or experience of laypersons.”
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Edward Gerrety v. Dr. Luke Bogdanowicz, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2026
of Minn., (concluding expert’s conclusory explanation of causation was insufficient); (affirming dismissal of malpractice claim where affidavit included a “single sentence on causation”).
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Munda Forbort, et al v. St. Mary’s Medical Center
Minn. Ct. App. 2026
at 58 (quotation omitted)
- Hope Larsen v. Erin Lee Mullen and d/b/a Running LL’s Ranch Minn. Ct. App. 2026
- Hope Larsen v. Erin Lee Mullen and d/b/a Running LL’s Ranch Minn. Ct. App. 2026
- Larry Kenneth Alexander v. Tyson’s Towing and Transport LLC, GSIC Southview LLC, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2025
- Larry Kenneth Alexander v. Tyson’s Towing and Transport LLC, GSIC Southview LLC, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2025
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Brindalyn P. Foster v. Fairview Health Services
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
“Expert testimony is generally required in medical- malpractice cases because they involve complex scientific or technological issues.”
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Chad Darwin Koetz, Trustee for the Heirs and Next-of-Kin of Gloria Lynn Koetz v. Mayo Clinic
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
See, -50 (Minn. 2000) (concluding that the district court did not abuse its discretion by dismissing the plaintiff’s claim after the 180 -day deadline to submit an affidavit of expert identification expired); (providing that the discretion is subject to the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 145 .682, which “is unambiguous and requires strict compliance with its provisions”).
- Shawn Drewicke, et al v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Minn. Ct. App. 2025
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Shawn Drewicke, et al v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
Moreover, a district court “has the power to determine whether it has jurisdiction,” even though “a court’s authority over an ineffectively served defendant may be circumscribed.”
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Jay Maurice, as Trustee for the next-of-kin of Jon Maurice v. Granite Falls Municipal Hospital aka Granite Falls …
Minn. Ct. App. 2025
And interpreting a radiologist’s report is not “within the general knowledge or experience of laypersons.” (noting an exception to the requirement of offering expert testimony).
- Andrew Joseph Haman v. Seth Tyberg Minn. Ct. App. 2023
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Andrew Joseph Haman v. Seth Tyberg
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
In making its determination
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Marlene Fearing v. University of Minnesota Medical Center a/k/a M Health Fairview Clinics, and Mayo Clinic of Rochester, …
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
“An exception to this rule applies when the alleged negligent acts are within the general knowledge or experience of laypersons.”
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Makenzie Moore, a minor, by and through her Conservator, First Fiduciary Corporation v. Maple Grove Hospital, Premier OBGYN …
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
“Expert testimony is generally required in medical-malpractice cases because they involve complex scientific or technological issues.”
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Wayne E. Hukriede, et al v. Melanie A. Engh-Liska, aka Melanie A. Liska, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
“The district court has broad discretion to amend scheduling-order deadlines, and we review its decision for an abuse of discretion.”
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John Robinson, et al v. USAA
Minn. Ct. App. 2023
d 114, 123 (Minn. App. 2006).
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Joseph Kurian, individually, and as Trustee for Samael Alessandro Ittyerah, deceased v. Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., d/b/a Hennepin …
Minn. Ct. App. 2022
“Expert testimony is generally required in medical-malpractice cases because they involve complex scientific or technological issues.” 22 (Minn. App. 2006).
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Lisa Thielen, et al v. Eden Valley Sportsman’s Club, Meeker County Zoning Administration
Minn. Ct. App. 2022
It cites Mercer v. Andersen , arguing that it stands for the proposition that an “ineffectiv ely served defendant” “can 8 invoke the district court’s c onsideration of a non-jurisdictional issue to dismiss the case with prejudice.” In Mercer, the district court dismissed the pl aintiff’s complaint with prejudice on the gr
- William M. Ross v. Dianne’s Custom Candles, LLC, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2021
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The Gables at the Reserve Homeowners Association v. Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Minn. Ct. App. 2021
In re Skyline Materials, Ltd. , -78 (Minn. 2013); see also Mercer v. Andersen
- Allstate Indemnity Company v. Constantin Starchook, M.D., et al., Patrick Bartner, Angel Soto Minn. Ct. App. 2021
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Erica Vipond v. Lance J. Beebout, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2021
An exception to the requirement for expe rt testimony and affidavit applies “when the alleged negligent acts are within the general knowledge or experience of laypersons.” Mercer v. Andersen , (citing Tousignant v. St.
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Samuel Zean, Eunice Zean v. Mark Reveling, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2020
District courts have wide discretion in scheduling deadlines, and granting continuances
- Jason Rhoades v. Tony Lourey, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2019
- Deborah Harris, et al v. Daren J. Wickum, M.D., et al Minn. Ct. App. 2018
- Manor Warehouse & Delivery, Inc. v. Tracy Gratton, et al. and third party plaintiffs, vs. Gail Bendt, third … Minn. Ct. App. 2018
- Hollis J. Larson v. The Minnesota Department of Human Services, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2018
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Freddie James Prewitt-Bey v. Minnesota Department of Corrections, et al., Centurion of Minnesota, et al., Kyle Milhaupt
Minn. Ct. App. 2017
The expert-discl osure statute requires strict compliance, and noncompliance results in “mandatory dismissa l with prejudice.” Mercer v. Andersen
- In the Matter of the Estate of: Mitzi M. Olson, a/k/a Mitzi Marie Olson, Decedent Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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In the Matter of the Estate of: Mitzi M. Olson, a/k/a Mitzi Marie Olson, Decedent
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
“Statutes of limitations are both 7 procedural and substantive because they regulate when a party may file a lawsuit and when a lawsuit is barred.”
- Glendalough Homeowners’ Association v. Jovani Nassar and third party plaintiff, vs. Evermoor Community Association, third party defendant, Community … Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Glendalough Homeowners’ Association v. Jovani Nassar and third party plaintiff, vs. Evermoor Community Association, third party defendant, Community …
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
(“We review a dismissal with prejudice for an abuse of discretion .
- Mohrman & Kaardal, P.A. v. Gene Rechtzigel, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Mohrman & Kaardal, P.A. v. Gene Rechtzigel, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
A “district court has broad discretion to amend scheduling-order deadlines, and we review its decision for an abuse of discretion.”
- Johnny L. Moore, et al v. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Johnny L. Moore, et al v. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
“When a medical- malpractice claim is based on a single act of allegedly negligent conduct rather than a course of treatment, the cause of action accrues when the plaintiff sustains damage from the act.”
- Mary Beth Davidson v. North Memorial Health Care, d/b/a North Memorial Medical Center, and d/b/a North Memorial Ambulance … Minn. Ct. App. 2015
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Mary Beth Davidson v. North Memorial Health Care, d/b/a North Memorial Medical Center, and d/b/a North Memorial Ambulance …
Minn. Ct. App. 2015
“Expert testimony is generally required in medical-malpractice cases because they involve complex scientific or technological issues.”
- Curtis Anderson v. Bradly J. Donabauer, et al Minn. Ct. App. 2014
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Curtis Anderson v. Bradly J. Donabauer, et al
Minn. Ct. App. 2014
The purpose of these requirements is “to dismiss meritless claims at an early stage of litigation,” 4 by providing the district court with information to assess the merits of a medical- malpractice case immediately after it is filed, see Lindberg, d at 578 (stating that the statute “is the legislative choice to implement the policy o
- Timothy Guzick, as Personal Representative of the Estate of George J. Nyberg and as Trustee of the George … Minn. Ct. App. 2014
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Timothy Guzick, as Personal Representative of the Estate of George J. Nyberg and as Trustee of the George …
Minn. Ct. App. 2014
A “single sentence on causation is insufficient.” d 114, 123 (Minn. App. 2006).
- Robert Bonczek v. Donald Erickson, DDS, Mark Wilson, Periodontist, Mayo Clinic - Rochester, University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, … Minn. Ct. App. 2014
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Robert Bonczek v. Donald Erickson, DDS, Mark Wilson, Periodontist, Mayo Clinic - Rochester, University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, …
Minn. Ct. App. 2014
“Expert testimony is generally required in medical-malpractice cases because they involve complex scientific or technological issues.” d 114, 122 (Minn. App. 2006).
- Julie L. Pfeiffer, Trustee on behalf of the heirs and next of kin of Dale R. Pfeiffer v. … 851 N.W.2d 626 Minn. Ct. App. 2014
- Julie L. Pfeiffer, Trustee on behalf of the heirs and next of kin of Dale R. Pfeiffer v. … 851 N.W.2d 626 Minn. Ct. App. 2014
- Meeker v. IDS Property Casualty Insurance Co. 846 N.W.2d 468 Minn. Ct. App. 2014