Jackson v. Red Owl Stores, Inc.

YETKA, Justice.

This case is brought before this court by writ of certiorari. Relator, Theresa Jackson, originally filed a claim petition with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Workers’ Compensation Division, against respondent, Red Owl Stores, Inc., and its insurers for expenses incurred in treatment of a systemic rheumatoid shoulder disorder and for psychological consultations. A compensation judge found that 1983 amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act made all determinations necessary in monitoring medical expenses the exclusive responsibility of the commissioner of the…