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Analysis of the decisions, statutes, and deadlines that shape construction disputes in Montana — from the firm's construction litigation practice.

2026

INS–2026.03 · Litigation & Arbitration Waiver of Arbitration in Montana After Monarch Heating and Cooling, LLC v. Petra, Inc. The U.S. Supreme Court dropped prejudice from federal arbitration-waiver analysis in Morgan v. Sundance. In Monarch, the Montana Supreme Court declined to say whether Montana will follow.
INS–2026.02 · Insurance Coverage Failure to Procure Additional Insured Coverage in Montana After TCF Enterprises, Inc. v. Rames, Inc. Insurance disputes in construction projects often turn on whether the coverage everyone assumed existed was actually in place. TCF Enterprises v. Rames holds agencies accountable when it isn’t.
INS–2026.01 · Construction Defect Litigation Statute of Limitations, Statute of Repose — What’s the Difference, and What Are They in Montana? Homeowners in Montana face two critical time limitations when pursuing construction defect claims. Understanding the difference between them can determine whether a claim survives — or is barred entirely.

2025

INS–2025.02 · Construction Defect Litigation Montana Supreme Court Confirms: “Construction Defect” Is Not a Cause of Action In Grosvold v. Neely, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of a counterclaim pleaded simply as “construction defect” — a reminder that Montana requires a recognized legal theory, not a label.
INS–2025.01 · Property Taxes Montana’s New Property Tax Framework: Relief or Risk for Longtime Residents? SB 542 and HB 231 rewrite how Montana taxes homes — temporary relief now, a permanent tiered system in 2026, and strict qualification rules that may leave longtime residents paying the top rate.

2022

INS–2022.03 · Montana Film & Unpaid Wages Considerations for Unpaid Film Crew Members in Montana Film crews sometimes struggle to collect wages after working on Montana sets. Whether a crew member is an employee or an independent contractor decides where — and how — to pursue what’s owed.
INS–2022.02 · Easement & Property Nuisance Parasitic Emotional Distress Damages Awardable in Property Nuisance Actions In Rubin v. Hughes, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a $360,000 award and clarified when “parasitic” emotional distress damages are available in property nuisance claims.
INS–2022.01 · Construction Defect Litigation Certificates of Review in Construction Disputes Montana does not require a certificate of review before suing a licensed design professional — Colorado does. What that difference means for defect claims against engineers and architects.

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Meyer | Shumrick is a construction litigation firm. We represent homeowners, HOAs, and property owners in construction defect disputes — Montana and Texas.

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