Legal Opinion
South Dakota Subsequent Injury Fund v. Federated Mutual Insurance, Inc.
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided January 26, 2000No. 21005, 21017PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SABERS, Justice.
[¶ 1.] Federated Mutual Insurance Inc. (Federated) appeals (1) the trial court’s interpretation of SDCL 62-4-34 and its reimbursement award of $22,200.36 as inadequate. By notice of review, the South Dakota Subsequent Injury Fund (Fund) appeals (2) the trial court’s award of prejudgment interest to Federated. We affirm part 2 and reverse part 1.
FACTS
[¶ 2.] In early 1990, David Nelson injured his left arm while working as a mechanic for first employer. He was ultimately diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy and endured carpal tunnel surgery. His impairment rating was 46%…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Petition of Famous Brands, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1984
- Johnson v. John Deere Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1981
- South Dakota Subsequent Injury Fund v. Casualty Reciprocal ExchangeSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1999
- Dahn v. TrownsellSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1998
- Delano v. PetteysSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1994
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Faircloth v. Raven Industries, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 2000
- Peterson, Ex Rel. Peterson v. BurnsSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2001
- Lewis & Clark Rural Water System, Inc. v. SeebaSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2006
- Nickerson v. American States InsuranceSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2000
- Breck v. JanklowSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2001
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