Disability Rights Montana v. State

¶1 Disability Rights Montana (Disability Rights) appeals from the District Court’s order granting summary judgment to the Department of Health and Human Services (Department), and denying attorneys fees to Disability Rights. We affirm.

¶2 Disability Rights raises the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Whether § 41-3-205, MCA, provides a reasonable means of balancing the privacy interests inherent in abuse and neglect cases with the public’s right to know.

¶4 2. Whether the District Court correctly denied Disability Rights’ motion for attorneys fees.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶5 Disability Rights notified…