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o, * Anderson v. City of Willmar et al: a case addressing the issue of whether a police civil service commission may lawfully use independent examiners to conduct examinations and make recommendations concerning prospective job applicants. Disposition: The Court of Appeals found use of independent examiners was an unlawful delegation of authority. The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals finding that the delegation was lawful. * Shortridge v. City of Maplewood et al: a special assessment matter raising the issue of whether a property owner may challenge a special assessment 3 years after it has been imposed, on the ground that the notice of hearing contained a defect. Disposition: The Court of Appeals found against the City. The Minnesota Supreme Court accepted further review and -the case is currently pending before it. * Independent School District #254 v. City of Kenyon: a special assessment case challenging the .City's method of apportioning assessments for storm trunk sewer projects. Disposition: The Court of Appeals found against the City. * Bahr v. City of Litchfield: a case challenging a civil service promotion decision. Plaintiffs claimed defects in .the process; but waited approximately 18 months before bringing their lawsuit. Disposition: The Court of Appeals found against the City. The matter is pending before the Minnesota Supreme Court. * Minnesota Teamsters v. Washington County: a case addressing the issue of whether health insurance for retirees is a mandatory subject of bargaining under the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act (MPELRA) . Disposition: , The Court of Appeals found in favor of the County. The Teamsters have petitioned the Minnesota Supreme Court for further review. * State v. Holmquist: a case involving the doctrine of discretionary immunity and whether the doctrine applies in instances of alleged defects in the design of a road. Disposition: The Court of Appeals found against the State. The matter is pending before the Minnesota Supreme Court. * Crystal Green v. City of Crystal: a case involving a challenge to a plat dedication requirement. The challenge was brought after the plat had been approved and recorded. The City argued that the challenge was brought too late. Disposition: The case is pending before the Court of Appeals. • * Snyder v. City of Minneapolis: A case raising the issue of the constitutionality- of the Municipal Tort Liability Limits. Disposition: The case is pending before the Court of Appeals.