Vogel v. Hochhalter

OPINION

KLAPHAKE, Judge.

Appellant Carol Vogel appeals the district court’s summary judgment determination that her exclusive remedy for a work-related injury is under Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Act. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Carol Vogel was employed by respondent Don Hochhalter d/b/a Viking Inn when she injured her ankle while pushing a laundry cart. At the time of the injury, Hochhalter was not covered by workers’ compensation insurance. He had previously requested and applied for a workers’ compensation policy through his insurance agent. Due to the agent’s negligence, however, the…