[health, tribal law] Court allows suit against tribe for faulty homes
I don’t know how this is related to the Blue Legs decision, but that may also be relevant. Tribal governments have a trust responsibility towards their members as part of their recognition as tribal governments by the US. (and a moral responsibility for quality housing) mpb Court allows suit against tribe - not HUD - for faulty homes Thursday, March 20, 2008 The Blackfeet Nation of Montana can be sued for placing tribal members in faulty homes, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday. In a case being watched nationwide, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the tribe waived its sovereign immunity through a housing ordinance. The 2-1 decision means 153 families who blame poor health conditions on moldy homes can sue the Blackfeet Housing Authority for damages and repairs. http://www.indianz.com/News/2008/007723.asp
