Montana Human Rights Division v. City of Billings

The Montana Human Rights Commission, acting through its staff, the Montana Human Rights Division (herein referred to as HRC), appeals from summary judgment and a final judgment of dismissal in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court. We vacate the judgment and remand the cause for further action by the District Court.

The sole issue before this court is whether, as a matter of law, the HRC may, as part of its investigation of a discrimination complaint, require an employer to submit certain evidence relating to persons other than the complainants.

Four persons filed discrimination complaints…