Cairl v. State

OTIS, Justice.

This is a negligence action arising out of a fire intentionally set by a boarding student, Tom Connolly, while visiting his family on holiday leave from the Minnesota Learning Center at Brainerd State Hospital. The appellant Cairl sues for damages arising out of the destruction of his apartment building, and Mrs. Connolly seeks damages for the death of her daughter Tina and for severe injuries sustained by her daughter Tamara. Plaintiffs’ allege that with a known history of starting fires Connolly’s release was negligent, and that the State of Minnesota, the County of Ramsey…