Hunter v. City of Bozeman

This is an appeal from an award of $17,554.76, against the City of Bozeman for unpaid wages mandated by sections 18-2-401, et seq., MCA.

David L. Hunter, Commissioner of Department of Labor, filed a complaint against the City of Bozeman on June 3, 1982, seeking the difference in those wages paid and those wages which should have been paid pursuant to Montana’s Prevailing Wage Law, referred to as the Little Davis-Bacon Act. The City’s motion to dismiss based on the unconstitutionality of this Act was denied. Following a non-jury trial, the Honorable Thomas A. Olson entered findings of fact and…