Mueller v. Theis

OPINION

KLAPHAKE, Judge.

In these consolidated appeals, appellants David and Kenneth Mueller challenge summary judgment, contending the district court erred in dismissing their absolute liability claim under Minn.Stat. § 347.22 (1992) (dog owner’s liability) for insufficient causation. Appellant Farmers Insurance Group challenges the dismissal of its reimbursement and subrogation claims against the Muellers and respondents James and Curtis Theis. We conclude section 347.22 does not cover a dog’s nonaffirmative conduct or conduct that is not the direct and immediate cause of the injuries. We…