Lamb-Weston, Inc. v. Department of Revenue

CARL N. BYERS, Judge.

This matter is before the court on plaintiffs motion to quash defendant’s administrative subpoena duces tecum. Defendant filed its objections and a motion to compel compliance with the subpoena. These motions bring into sharp focus a cactus-like problem arising from opposing needs. Plaintiff needs confidentiality of its internal business information. Defendant needs the same information to carry out its public duties.

Defendant seeks information about plaintiffs purchase of five potato processing plants and their operating costs. Defendant will use the information to…