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Steven Schmidt v. Minnesota Power
Date: 05-11-2012
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Court: Crow Wing County
Plaintiff's Attorney: Wayne Faris
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Description:
Steven Schmidt, age 48, sued Lewis B. Oaksand Minnesota Power on an auto negligence respondeat superior theory claiming to have been seriously injured in a car wreck caused by a Minnesota Power employee that occurred on FEbruary 2, 2006. Plaintiff sustained a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula of his left legl, a knee dislocation and compound fracture of his left forearm.
Schmidt was riding his Polaris Fusion snowmobile on a trail that ran on the west side and parallel to Minnesota hight 371 in Jenkins, Minnesota. He turned onto a service road, which was unplowed, and was hit by the truck driven by Oaks.
Defendants denied fault.
Schmidt was riding his Polaris Fusion snowmobile on a trail that ran on the west side and parallel to Minnesota hight 371 in Jenkins, Minnesota. He turned onto a service road, which was unplowed, and was hit by the truck driven by Oaks.
Defendants denied fault.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.68 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Steven Schmidt v. Minnesota Power?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.68 million.
Which court heard Steven Schmidt v. Minnesota Power?
This case was heard in Crow Wing County, MN.
Who were the attorneys in Steven Schmidt v. Minnesota Power?
Plaintiff's attorney: Wayne Faris.
When was Steven Schmidt v. Minnesota Power decided?
This case was decided on May 11, 2012.