Abbett v. County of St. Louis

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

After suffering sevére injuries in an automobile accident, Daniel Abbett sued St. Louis County, claiming negligent road design, construction and maintenance. The county moved for summary judgment, claiming discretionary immunity under Minn.Stat. § 466.03, subd. 6 (1986). The district court denied the motion and ordered both parties to continue with all formal discovery except for one deposition scheduled in Washington, D.C. The county appealed both the order directing further discovery and the order denying summary judgment. The Court of Appeals stayed all discovery…