Legal Opinion
Michael Harlow v. State of Minnesota Department of Human Services
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided August 10, 2016No. A14-1342PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DIETZEN, Justice.
Appellant Dr. Michael Harlow, a board-certified psychiatrist, brought suit against respondents for alleged violations of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and common law defamation, based on statements made by the individual respondents regarding the termination of Harlow’s employment at the Minnesota Security Hospital (MSH) in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Respondents moved for summary judgment on the basis that: (1) there was no violation of the MGDPA because the ' statements made were based upon public information, and (2) the individual Respondents have…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- Staab v. Diocese of St. CloudSupreme Court of Minnesota · 2012
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