Cert. Petition Filed In Hutterite Challenge To Workers Comp Coverage

A petition for certiorari (full text) was filed Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court in Big Sky Colony, Inc. v. Montana Department of Labor and Industry. In the case, the Montana Supreme Court in a 4-3 decision upheld against constitutional attack amendments to the state's workers compensation law that bring Hutterite Colonies within the definition of those covered when their members perform agricultural, manufacturing or construction services for in-kind services rather than wages. Becket Fund's website furnishes more information on the case.