Businesses sue Missoula Health Board after Gianforte drops COVID restrictions
Martin Kidston/Missoula Current file photo
Missoula City-County Health Officer Ellen Leahy discusses the countyâs goal to flatten the curve early in the pandemic. Gov. Greg Gianforte reversed many state COVID restrictions, prompting several businesses to sue the county for its efforts to fight the pandemic.
By: Laura Lundquist - Missoula Current
Posted at 3:31 PM, Jan 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-22 17:31:57-05
MISSOULA â Six businesses and organizations and one individual this week sued the Missoula City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Ellen Leahy, claiming the Board of Health violated their inalienable rights when it adopted additional rules on Dec. 17 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.