Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company (Williston) claims that it has lost and is continuing to lose natural gas stored in its Elk Basin Storage Reservoir due to the operation of gas production wells owned by Howell Petroleum Corporation and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Howell/ Anadarko). Two of those wells are located within the lateral boundaries of Williston's storage reservoir, b... More...   $0 (05-10-2008 - MT)

Jeffrey R. Smith sued Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) on a negligence theory under FELA for the injuries and damages sustained by him when the brakes on five coal cars failed and they slammed into a locomotive that he was engineering on January 19, 2005. Smith claimed that he sustained career ending injuries as a result of the injuries he sustained in the accident. Smith Claimed that he su... More...   $1761222 (11-03-2007 - MT)

Paul and Deb Stamey sued Winter Sports LLC d/b/a Big Mountain Resort on a diversity of citizenship negligence theory claiming that their son Graham Stamey was hit in the face by the tail edge of a snowboard in 2005, as his father towed him by his ski poles through a congested area near the base of the Big Mountain ski area. The accident took place in a highly congested area, where hundreds of p... More...   $0 (03-06-2007 - MT)

Joy Mathis, the mother of Melissa Ray, a passenger in a car being driven by Michael Marsac when it hit a pickup being driven by Ryan Lindstadt sued both drivers on negligence theories for the wrongful death of her daughter. She alleged that both drivers had been drinking and were jointly liability for the August 9, 2003 accident that killed her 18-year-old daughter. Lindstadt's p... More...   $325000 (10-05-2006 - MT)

James and Brian Gallagher sued the Montana State Department of Transportation on a governmental tort claim negligence theory for the injuries and damages that they claimed that they sustained as a result of an accident to occurred on U.S. Highway 287 about three miles outside of Townsend, Montana on April 7, 2001. Plaintiffs claimed that the right front tire on their truck slipped off ... More...   $0 (05-06-2006 - MT)

Montana Rail Link employed Plaintiff as a Locomotive Engineer for 16 years during which he operated a wide variety of diesel locomotives that were equipped with seats commonly used throughout the U.S. railroad industry. Significantly, Plaintiff testified that 95% of the locomotives he operated over the course of his MRL career were owned and maintained by BNSF Railway Co. and its predecessor r... More...   $550000 (04-14-2006 - MT)

The City o... More...   $600000 (10-18-2005 - MT)

3 1. Did the District Court err in granting summary judgment to the Defendants on five of Arthur's cl... More...   $0 (11-03-2004 - MT)

1 Essex Insurance Company (Essex) filed a declaratory action against Jaycie, Inc. (Jaycie). After serving the complaint and summons on Jaycie and not receiving an answer within twenty days, Essex had the clerk enter Jaycie's default. Shortly thereafter, Essex moved the District Court for a default judgment. Before the District Court ruled on Essex's request for a default judgment, Jaycie ... More...   $0 (10-12-2004 - MT)

A passenger vehicle collided with the rear end of a loaded grain truck driven by Kenneth Gagnon on Highway 223 south of Chester, Montana. As a result of the accident, the driver of the car, Jerry Perdue, and his wife and son, Donna and Brent Perdue, died. The car's fourth passenger, Brandon Perdue, suffered severe injuries. Brandon, his older brother Brian, and the personal representative... More...   $0 (03-18-2003 - MT)

1 The Plaintiffs, Donald and Mary Jo Schuff, brought this action in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District in Cascade County to recover damages from the Defendant, Robert L. Jackson, based on his alleged negligent operation of a boat in which Schuffs were passengers. They alleged that they were injured as a result of Jackson's negligence. Following a trial, the jury returned a verdi... More...   $0 (09-24-2002 - MT)

3 The District Court granted Gray's Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a C... More...   $0 (02-24-2003 - MT)

Dick Gottsegen, doing business as Timberline Adventures, also known as Timberline Bicycle Tours (collectively “Timberline”), appeals the district court’s judgment, following a bench trial, finding the United States and Timberline liable for negligently failing to warn Elaine Mangini (“Mangini”) of the gravel patch on which her bicycle accident occurred.1 We h... More...   $0 (01-09-2003 - MT)

1 This action was initiated in the Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake County, by Robert Hanley (Robert) against his next-door neighbors, Keith and Sue Lanier (Laniers). Robert sought to recover damages related to alleged breach of building restrictions and interference with enjoyment of property. Laniers filed a counterclaim alleging, among other claims, that Robert interfered with Laniers'... More...   $0 (09-20-2002 - MT)

1 Wendy M. Pula (Pula) appeals the verdict and judgment in favor of the State of Montana (State), in the Seventeenth Judicial District Court, Blaine County. Pula contends that the District Court erred when it denied her motion in limine to exclude evidence of third party misconduct, that there is insufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict and that the District Court improperly instructed ... More...   $0 (01-25-2002 - MT)

1 Gary Winslow has petitioned this Court for a writ of supervisory control. He seeks to have this Court reverse a District Court ruling requiring that he submit to a psychiatric evaluation pursuant to Rule 35, M.R.Civ.P. He contends that the District Court erred in finding that the "good cause" requirement of Rule 35 was satisfied by the fact that Winslow has asserted an independent claim for inte... More...   $0 (12-18-2001 - MT)

On or about November 29, 1994, Abraham agreed to purchase a residence in Missoula, Montana, from defendant Nelson. The residence was located in a development known as Phase 4 Cobblestone Townhomes, of which Nelson, d/b/a Jack Nelson General Construction, was both the developer and general contractor. Sometime in 1997 the basement of Abraham’s townhome flooded. On April 20, 1998, Abraham f... More...   $0 (05-10-2002 - MT)

The plaintiff, Robert DuBray, filed a complaint for declaratory judgment against the defendant, Farmers Insurance Exchange, in the District Court for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Gallatin County. DuBray asked the District Court to determine that Farmers was required to pay DuBray's medical expenses prior to settlement of or judgment on the underlying claim. DuBray additionally sought pre-ju... More...   $0 (12-06-2001 - MT)

Heather Long Warrior, a member of the Crow Tribe, and Michael Boxx, a non-Indian, are social acquaintances. While at a party, after enjoying some alcoholic libations, they decided to go for a drive in Boxx's truck. While traveling on Ok-E-Beh Road, the truck rolled off the road, injuring Long Warrior. Ok-E-Beh Road, although it is on the Crow Reservation, is considered to be "non-Indian fee ... More...   $0 (09-06-2001 - MT)

Jim and Connie Timis (Timises) brought suit in the Eleventh Judicial District Court against Mark, John and Rose Young (Youngs) alleging negligence and negligent supervision in the operation of their business, Rose's Day Care. The Timises agreed to settle the case prior to trial but later repudiated the settlement. The District Court then granted the Youngs' motion to enforce the settlement agreeme... More...   $0 (05-15-2001 - MT)

Automobile Accident - Personal Injury Claim - This case arose out of an automobile accident that occurred when a vehicle drive by Gregg Schank collied with Magart's vehicle. Schank admitted his negligence caused the accident.... More...   $1 (11-09-2000 - MT)

Property Damages: Plaintiffs contracted with defendant to bring dirt onto their property. While there, plaintiffs claim defendants damaged the pavement of their driveway. Defendant denied responsibility and asserted plaintiffs own negligence. Defendant also asked for attorney's fees and costs, including $609.29 in incidentals (airfare, hotel and car rental).... More...   $0 (02-04-1999 - MT)

Negligence - Personal Injury - During a remodeling project for Heritage Inn Motel, Talcott Construction, Inc., constructed a sidewalk ramp for handicap and general access to the Heritage Inn Casino, restaurant, and main lobby. On January 19, 1993, the plaintiff slipped and fell near the sidewalk ramp. The plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of that fall.... More...   $0 (01-05-1996 - MT)

Personal Injury - Hotel - Around midnight on March 19 or 20, 1989 Darlene Vincelette fell while entering the Billings Sheraton Hotel. She and her companion had passed through the outer doors leading to the hotel lobby and were crossing over a carpeted entryway. Darlene took a step backward to allow her companion to open one of the inner doors and as she did so, fell and injured her back. Darlen... More...   $0 (10-30-1998 - MT)

Automobile accident (negligence and negligent infliction of emotion distress) and breach of warrantly and products liability (crashworthiness and seat belt issue) claims by the parents of C.J. Margosian who was the front seat passenger in a 1994 Jeep Wrangler operated by Christopher Cherubini who lost control of the car and collided with another vehicle. Margosian was partially ejected from the v... More...   $0 (08-09-1999 - MT)

General negligence and violation of Landlord and Tenant Act - Tenant and guest brought suit after they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from a leaky furnace. Plaintiffs filed a four-count complaint against defendants - 1) general negligence, 2) breach of warranty of habitability, 3) strict liability, and 4) res ipsa loquitur.... More...   $10000 (08-22-1996 - MT)

Loss of change medical negligence - improper intubation by emergency medical personel. Plaintiff claimed that Defendant's personnel attempted to intubate her husband four time and put it in his esophagus instead of his trachea each time causing humband to lose his chance of survival.... More...   $400000 (02-13-1997 - MT)