CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE

Causal relation, basis for liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.01

Damages, percentages of fault and of awards, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.02

Hazardous substances releases

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.04, 115B.05

Settlements, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 115B.17

Last clear chance doctrine, abolished, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.01

Railroad personnel

Death due to safety violations, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.64

Equipment, improperly maintained by carrier, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.64

Lawsuits, damage awards, reduction, effect of employee's contributory negligence, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.79

Personal injuries, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.46, 219.53, 219.64

Railroad crossings, failure to stop, look, and listen, not contributory negligence, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.97

Steam railroad personnel, lawsuits, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.79

Structures, clearances, and obstruction of space, violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.53

Recovery, effect on, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 604.01

Workers' compensation, defenses, employers' right to raise, Minn. Statutes 2026 176.001, 176.031