Legal Opinion
Swanlund v. Shimano Indus. Corp., Ltd.
Court of Appeals of Minnesota
Decided August 14, 1990No. C0-90-243PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SHORT, Judge.
This court granted discretionary review of a trial court’s order denying a motion to amend a complaint to add a claim for punitive damages. On appeal, George and Lu Jean Swanlund argue the trial court erred by applying the wrong legal standard to their motion under Minn.Stat. § 549.191 (1988). We disagree and affirm.
FACTS
This products liability lawsuit is the result of a bicycle accident. George Swan-lund claims the front wheel of his bicycle came loose, causing him to fall violently to the ground and rendering him a quadriplegic. The Swanlunds allege the quick-release…
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