Supreme Court of Minnesota
Jennifer Rodriguez v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
July 3, 2019931 N.W.2d 632
Summary
The Supreme Court held that Minnesota Statute §176.83, subd. 5(c) bars reimbursement only for the specific health‑care provider whose services were found excessive, unnecessary, or inappropriate under the workers’ compensation treatment parameters. Because the workers’ compensation insurer only made that determination regarding ChiroFirst, Rodriguez may recover her additional chiropractic expenses from State Farm under the No‑Fault Act. The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals decision reinstating the arbitrator’s award.