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WESTROM v. MN. DEPT. OF LABOR

Nos. C9-03-128, C0-03-129.

686 N.W.2d 27 (2004)

Torrey WESTROM, Respondent (C9-03-128), Dennis Westrom, et al., Respondents (C0-03-129), v. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Appellant (C9-03-128).

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

September 2, 2004.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Erica K.G. Jacobson, Assistant Attorney General, Richard L. Varco, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, St. Paul, MN, for Relator/Appellant.

Edward F. Klinger, Moorhead, MN, Robert A. Awsumb, St. Paul, MN, for Respondents.

Mark R. Anfinson, Minneapolis, MN, for Amicus Curiae.

Heard, considered, and decided by the court en banc.

OPINION

HANSON, Justice.

These consolidated appeals arise out of two separate actions that seek damages pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA), Minn.Stat. §§ 13.01-.99 (2002). They are based on the release to the news media by appellant, the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), of orders and objections that are alleged to be confidential or protected nonpublic civil investigative data. The district court granted DOLI...

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