Morrison Sherwood Wilson & Deola, PLLP

$175,458

Employment Law

Montana Department of Labor and Industry ruled SkyWest Airlines violated the Montana Human Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee with a disability, awarding $175,458 in damages.

Government Transparency

Montana Eighth Judicial District Court ruled in favor of public access to legislative records ('junque files'), striking down a policy that restricted access and affirming the Montana Constitution’s right to examine public documents.

Water Rights

Landmark ruling protecting Montana’s senior water right holders. Judge voided the approval of a 41-lot subdivision due to misapplication of water laws by the County and DNRC, holding that a phased subdivision is entitled to only one exempt well.

Insurance Bad Faith

Federal judge approved a class-action lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana for systematically denying high-dollar insurance claims without proper review, potentially impacting thousands of Montanans.

Environmental Law

Montana Supreme Court ruled that citizens who win lawsuits correcting government overreach should be awarded attorney fees. Case involved successfully challenging the approval of a large subdivision that skirted state water laws.

Government Transparency

MSWD attorneys secured a win vindicating Montana’s constitutional right to know and access to public documents, compelling the Governor’s Office to produce records related to mining operations despite claims of 'pending litigation' exception.