JUDGE DISQUALIFICATION of Linneweber because of his prior role as Chief Dep. Yellowstone Co. Attorney denied… Order. [Read more…]
Archives for February 2026
Asbestos, $8 million verdict against BNSF reversed
ASBESTOS: BNSF is entitled to the common carrier exception to strict liability for transportation of vermiculite, $8 million verdict for 2 mesothelioma deaths due to handling of vermiculite at its Libby railyard reversed… Morris reversed. [Read more…]
Legal malpractice, PFMA client v. attorney
LEGAL MALPRACTICE: PFMA client’s suit improperly dismissed without determining whether alleged assurances that he was correctly charged are sufficient to toll the statute… Elliott reversed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Sex discrimination, MSH Treatment Rehab Manager
SEX DISCRIMINATION: HO’s findings support rejection of claims by applicants for MSH Treatment Rehab Manager… Doud affirmed, Krueger reversed. [Read more…]
Libel/slander/civil conspiracy/defamation
LIBEL/SLANDER/ CONSPIRACY /DEFAMATION claims against ex-wife for campaigning to deny parole properly dismissed for failure to state claim… Berger affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Marital, former professional soccer players
MARITAL: Estate of former professional soccer players with lavish lifestyles equitably divided… Deschamps affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Appellate procedure, out-of-time appeal
APPELLATE PROCEDURE: Out-of-time appeal not available where appeal is premature… Order. [Read more…]
Indian parental rights, oft-incarcerated father
INDIAN PARENTAL RIGHTS: Oft-incarcerated Father’s rights properly terminated over claim of insufficient efforts to prevent breakup of the Indian family and tribal preference for guardianships… Best affirmed. [Read more…]
Checkout scam, unlawful use of store computer
CHECKOUT SCAM: Sufficient evidence to convict of 3 misdemeanor unlawful use of store computer by accountability, but refusal to allow Defendant to testify via video from Michigan after agreeing that he could “appear by video” requires new trial… Wald reversed. [Read more…]
DUI, speed stop expanded into DUI investigation
DUI: Sufficient particularized suspicion to expand speed stop into DUI investigation, motion to suppress properly denied… McElyea affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]