Norman v. Refsland

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

Respondent Harry Norman was employed as a deputy sheriff for Carver County. On February 5, 1984, he was injured while acting within the scope of his employment. He and his wife subsequently brought suit against alleged third party tortfeasors. Appellant Carver County, Norman’s self-insured employer, has paid worker’s compensation in an amount more than $30,000, for claims related to Norman’s injury. Carver County sought to intervene in the action. The trial court refused intervention, but ordered that the county be included in settlement discussions and notified of court…