Munoz v. Kihlgren

OPINION

WRIGHT, Judge.

After an automobile collision, appellant Juan Munoz, an uninsured driver, sought to recover economic-loss damages from respondents, who were insured. The district court granted respondents’ motion for dismissal and dismissed the case with prejudice. Munoz appeals, contending that, under the Minnesota No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act, an uninsured driver may recover economic-loss damages from an insured tortfeasor. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Juan Munoz, the owner and driver of his vehicle, was involved in a collision with August Kihlgren, who was driving a…