Rydberg v. American Family Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

Ellard Rydberg appeals the trial court’s summary judgment interpreting and applying the effective dates of 1985 amendments to the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act. Although our rationale differs from the trial court’s, we agree with its determination that Rydberg was entitled to a total of $20,000 in wage-loss benefits under the Minnesota No-Fault Act.

FACTS

Appellant Ellard Rydberg, a Wisconsin resident, was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Duluth on October 18, 1985. Rydberg sustained severe personal injury and incurred wage-loss in excess of $20,-000.…