The Minnesota workers compensation laws have authority over a claim arising out of an injury to a nontribal employee occurring on tribal land. A worker began working for a member of an Indian tribe on a casino expansion project on the reservation. While working, he injured his back when he missed a step while carrying a heavy toolbox down a flight of stairs. He sought workers compensation benefits.
Federal law allows state to hear claim by worker injured on Indian reservation
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