In the case of Jellenik v. Huron Copper Mining Company in 1899, the U.S Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether a Michigan state law that allowed mining companies to condemn private property for their operations violated the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause. The plaintiff, Jellenik, argued that his property had been unjustly taken by Huron Copper Mining Company under this law without just compensation. However, the court ruled against him and upheld Michigan’s statute allowing such condemnation proceedings. It held that states have broad powers to regulate industries within their borders and can authorize corporations to exercise eminent domain power if it serves a public purpose - in this case, promoting industry development and economic growth through mining activities. Furthermore, it found no violation of due process rights as long as fair compensation is provided for any seized properties.

In the dissenting opinion for Jellenik v. Huron Copper Mining Company, the justice argued that the plaintiff should have been allowed to present evidence of negligence on part of the defendant company. The justice believed that there was a clear violation of duty by not providing safe working conditions and equipment for employees, which resulted in an accident causing injury to Mr. Jellenik. The majority's decision failed to consider this aspect adequately according to him/her (the dissenter). He/she also disagreed with their interpretation of Michigan law regarding employer liability, arguing it did not absolve employers from responsibility when they fail in their duty towards ensuring safety at work places. Therefore, he/she felt that dismissing Jellenik’s case without allowing him a chance to prove his allegations was unjust.