SEX DISCRIMINATION: Title VII claim by non-renewed Lady Griz head basketball coach rejected on summary judgment… Christensen. [Read more…]
$574,791 attorney fees, Siebel historic residence restoration
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT: $574,791 attorney fees and $72,101 prosecution costs awarded on top of previously awarded $1,475,638 damages and $482,715.12 pre-award interest for Tom Siebel’s breach of contract for Bozeman contractor’s renovation of historic residence on Lake Tahoe… Construction Industry Tribunal. [Read more…]
Solar contracts, $480,000 verdict reversed, remanded
SOLAR CONTRACTS: Judge erred by sua sponte excluding Plaintiff’s other projects and development fees and in instructing that jury could award lost profits for NWE’s breach of contract to purchase electricity after PSC suspended NWE’s standard rate… $480,000 verdict reversed, remanded for new trial on recovery of development fees… claim of judicial bias warranting reassignment on remand rejected… Haddon reversed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Solid waste, landfill expansion in wetlands
SOLID WASTE: City landfill expansion properly granted in wetlands area leading to Yellowstone River over objections from owners of adjacent public park… DEQ/Davies affirmed. [Read more…]
Arbitration, no knowing waiver of Title VII sex suit
ARBITRATION: UM women’s head basketball coach did not knowingly waive right to bring Title VII sex discrimination claim in Federal Court, arbitration clauses at most gave notice that she was agreeing to arbitrate contractual disputes regarding employment agreement… Christensen. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, head-on MVA death/injuries
VERDICT: Defense, head-on MVA death/injuries, dispute as to which vehicle crossed centerline… settlement with vehicle rental firm as to defective tires claim. [Read more…]
Discovery, vehicle rental company 30(b)(6) designees
DISCOVERY: Vehicle rental company compelled to produce thoroughly educated & prepared 30(b)(6) designees to address topics listed in wrongful death Plaintiffs’ notices (all topics, not just topics specifically identified in Order, to avoid further pettifogging and taking a mile when given an inch), failure to provide knowledgeable designees shall be contempt of court… given Plaintiffs’ failure to specifically request what they now seek and that the materials were ultimately disclosed, sanctions under 37(c) are not appropriate, any other result would value the discovery motion more than the discovery… Molloy. [Read more…]