Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals

The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals has exclusive, statewide jurisdiction to review workers' compensation cases on appeal. It is part of the executive branch, rather than the judicial branch. The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA) was created as an executive branch independent agency by Chapter 175A of the Minnesota Statutes. The court has five judges who serve six-year terms. Judges are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate. The governor appoints the chief judge who is responsible for the administration of the court. WCCA decisions can be appealed directly to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Judges

• Sean Quinn
• David A. Stofferahn
• Deborah K. Sundquist
• Thomas Christenson

Former judges

• Manuel J. Cervantes
• Gary M. Hall
• Patricia Milun
• William R. Pederson
• Debra A. Wilson

See also

• Workers' compensation
• Courts in Minnesota

External links

• Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, "About the Court"
• Decisions of the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals

Footnotes

Minnesota courts

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Federal courts:

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Minnesota

State courts:

Minnesota Supreme Court • Minnesota Court of Appeals • Minnesota District Courts • Minnesota Problem-Solving Courts • Minnesota Tax Court • Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals

State resources:

Courts in Minnesota • Minnesota judicial elections • Judicial selection in Minnesota