United States Ex Rel. Crow Creek Sioux Tribe v. Farms

Robert Hattum and Hattum Family Farms performed custom farmwork for the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe on tribal land. The Tribe brought a qui tarn action against Hattum, seeking to set aside certain crop liens, to require an accounting of payments Hattum received from the Tribe, and to recover for damages to tribal land. In a counterclaim, Hattum sought damages for unpaid salaries, amounts due under the farming agreements, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract. The district court partially granted the Tribe’s motion for summary judgment, concluding the contracts were void under 25 U.S.C. § 81…