HELMBERGER v. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

No. A12-0327.

839 N.W.2d 527 (2013)

Marshall HELMBERGER, Respondent, v. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Appellant, Office of Administrative Hearings, Respondent, Architectural Resources, Inc., Appellant.

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

November 20, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mark R. Anfinson , Minneapolis, MN, for respondent Marshall Helmberger.

Todd A. Wind , Christopher A. Stafford , Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Minneapolis, MN, for appellant Johnson Controls, Inc.

Steven R. Lindemann , Amy B. Conway , Leonard, Street & Deinard, P.A., Minneapolis, MN, for appellant Architectural Resources, Inc.

Mark A. Bloomquist , Meagher & Geer, P.L.L.P.; Michael B. Lapicola , Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP; and Dean B. Thomson , Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A., Minneapolis, MN, for amici curiae American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota, American Institute of Architects Minnesota, and Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section.


OPINION

GILDEA, Chief Justice.

This case presents the question of whether a subcontract between two private businesses is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.Stat. §§ 13.01-.90 (2012). Appellant Johnson Controls, Inc., contracted with Independent School District 2142 (the District) to provide design services. After Johnson subcontracted with appellant Architectural Resources, Inc., respondent Marshall...

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