Summary
The United States District Court for the District of Montana denied Brian K. Solsrud’s motion for a temporary restraining order seeking to postpone Belt Valley Bank’s annual shareholder meeting. The court concluded that Solsrud failed to establish the required Winter factors, emphasizing his delay in seeking relief and the availability of later corrective remedies. The court scheduled a hearing on his motion for a preliminary injunction.
Holdings
- Solsrud failed to establish the Winter factors required for a temporary restraining order, including likely irreparable harm, a favorable balance of equities, and a public interest supporting emergency relief.
Questions Presented
- Whether Solsrud established the requirements for a temporary restraining order preventing Belt Valley Bank from holding its March 26, 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
- Whether Solsrud demonstrated likely irreparable harm despite waiting until the day before the meeting to seek emergency relief.
Disposition
denied
Cases Cited (8)
- Environmental Protection Information Center v. Carlson, 968 F.3d 985, 989 (9th Cir. 2020)(followed)
- Don't Shoot Portland v. City of Portland, 465 F. Supp. 3d 1150, 1154 (D. Or. 2020)(followed)
- Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 555 U.S. 7, 20 (2008)(followed)
- Alliance for the Wild Rockies v. Cottrell, 632 F.3d 1127, 1131–35 (9th Cir. 2011)(followed)
- Lopez v. Brewer, 680 F.3d 1068, 1072 (9th Cir. 2012)(followed)
- Oakland Tribune, Inc. v. Chronicle Publishing Co., 762 F.2d 1374, 1377 (9th Cir. 1985)(followed)
- Sampson v. Murray, 415 U.S. 61, 90 (1974)(followed)
- Idaho v. Coeur d'Alene Tribe, 794 F.3d 1039, 1046 (9th Cir. 2015)(followed)
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