Blangeres v. Burlington Northern, Inc.

Robert F. Blangeres and other employees of Burlington Northern appeal the district court’s dismissal of their action. They also appeal the district court’s order granting permissive intervention to the Idaho and Montana taxing authorities. We affirm.

The employees sought an order enjoining Burlington Northern from disclosing earnings records and other tax-related information to the Idaho and Montana taxing authorities. The district court found it lacked subject matter jurisdiction. We review de novo a district court’s decision regarding subject matter jurisdiction. See Peter Starr Production…