Bruns v. City of St. Paul

OPINION

ANDERSON, Justice.

This case comes to us on certiorari for review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals affirming the compensation judge’s award of economic recovery compensation to respondent Frank J. Bruns, Jr. We reverse on the ground that the employer, relator City of St. Paul, should have another opportunity and additional time to offer Bruns suitable post-injury employment.

Frank J. Bruns, Jr. worked as a truck mechanic for the City of St. Paul. On April 23,1992, Bruns’ right hand became caught in the ladder of a fire truck, resulting in the loss of his…