10/04/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0424

DA 22-0424 _________________ SHAWN FOWLER, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MONTANA HIGHWAY PATROL, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable Brenda R. Gilbert, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court October 4 2023