Wiss v. Advance United Expressway

KEITH, Chief Justice.

The Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals reversed the compensation judge’s determination that the workers’ compensation division did not have jurisdiction over a collateral dispute between the Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association (MIGA) and National Union Fire Company. We reverse.

Thomas M. Wiss worked as a dockman for Advance United Expressways. He sustained compensable injuries in 1977, 1979, 1981, and 1982, when employer was insured by Excalibur Insurance Company. When Excalibur went through insolvency proceedings, MIGA assumed administration of claims against…