Hix, 520 N.W.2d at 506 (emphasis added). Moreover, in reaching its decision, Hix cited and reaffirmed the holding of RNWAssoc., Inc. v. Minnesota Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan, 764 F. Supp. 562 (D.Minn. 1991). RNW is directly analogous to the facts presented in this case.
1989). MWCARP contends that RNW Assocs. v. Minnesota Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan, 764 F. Supp. 562, 564 (D.Minn. 1991) considered the application of sections 176.071 and 176.181 and rejected the argument proposed here by Hix. MWCARP is mistaken. RNW is distinguished in its analysis of the law and on its facts.