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Facts
The case involves a dispute between a worker and the City of Albuquerque, which is self-insured. The specific events leading to the case are not detailed in the decision.
Procedural History
- New Mexico Court of Appeals: The Court of Appeals issued a decision prior to the Supreme Court's involvement. The details of the holding are not provided.
Parties' Submissions
- Worker-Respondent: [Not applicable or not found]
- Employer-Self-Insured-Petitioner: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the writ of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court of New Mexico should be quashed.
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico quashed the writ of certiorari issued on May 20, 2002. (headnotes)
Reasons
Per Chief Justice Patricio M. Serna (Justices Gene E. Franchini, Pamela B. Minzner, Petra Jimenez Maes, and Paul J. Kennedy concurring): The Court, after considering the oral arguments and briefs, determined that the writ of certiorari should be quashed. The record proper, exhibits, and taped proceedings were ordered to be returned to the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The reasoning for this decision is not elaborated upon in the text. (headnotes)