Blaisdell v. Dentrix Dental Systems, Inc.

Associate Chief Justice NEHRING,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

T1 This case concerns the loss of data during the installation of software at a dentist's office. We hold that provisions in the software contract allocating the risk of such a loss to the consumer are enforceable.

BACKGROUND

T2 Mark H. Blaisdell is a dentist. Dr. Blaisdell performs professional dental services through his professional corporation. Like dentists everywhere, Dr. Blaisdell preserved information about his patients on computers. To aid his patient data requirement, Dr. Blaisdell agreed to purchase dental practice…