Legal Opinion
Brett v. Watts
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided September 21, 1999No. C5-99-492PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
LANSING, Judge
The district court denied Dr. Alexander Watts’ motions for judgment on the pleadings, but entered summary judgment against Melissa Brett’s claims for sexual abuse. The court concluded that Brett failed to produce evidence of “severe mental anguish,” as a component of personal injury, under Minn.Stat. § 609.341, subd. 8 (1998). We affirm the district court’s denial of judgment on the pleadings, but because proof of “severe mental anguish” is not a prerequisite to maintaining the action, we reverse summary judgment and remand.
FACTS
Melissa Brett sued her physician, Dr.…
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