Knudsen v. Univ. of Mont.

Justice Beth Baker delivered the Opinion of the Court.

**445¶1 The University of Montana (the "University") appeals orders from the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County, certifying three classes to proceed in a lawsuit against the University. The suit alleges that the University breached its fiduciary duty to students by entering into a contract with Higher One, Inc., to process student loan refunds through non-competitive financial accounts and by providing students' personal information to Higher One. On appeal, we review whether the District Court abused its discretion when it…