Supreme Court of Minnesota June 17, 1983, C5-82-1410 (Lundberg v. Scoggins)

PETERSON, Justice.

The issue presented in this case, one of first impression, is whether a complaint of negligent accusation and misidentification of a criminal suspect states a claim upon which relief can be granted. We hold that it does not, for longstanding public policy reasons encouraging witness/victim participation in criminal investigations and prosecutions.