What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Government

Sterry v. Minnesota Department of Corrections, 8 N.W.3d 224 (Minn. 2024) places Minnesota governmental employers on the same footing as private employers for the purposes of vicarious liability. The State, cities, and counties fought against the result. But the Minnesota Supreme Court’s recent decision means victims of intentional torts by governmental employers will not be uncompensated simply because of the brand of harm....
By: Robins Kaplan LLP

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