Abraham v. County of Hennepin

OPINION

SHUMAKER, Judge

Appellants sued their employer, respondent Hennepin County, for money damages under the reprisal and retaliation claim provisions of Minnesota’s “Whistle-blower Act” and Occupational Safety and Health Act. Ruling that the occupational safety and health act provided the exclusive remedy, the district court dismissed the whistleblower claim. The district court denied appellants’ motions for a jury trial and for an amended order that would permit an interlocutory appeal. Appellants contend that these rulings were error. Appellants also challenge the district court’s…