Mills v. Steuben Foods, Incorporated

**What Happened** This case involved a dispute over public records requests under New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law. Someone requested documents from New Hampshire School Administrative Unit 16, but the school district refused to provide all the requested records. The person filed a complaint, arguing they had the legal right to access these documents. A lower court initially dismissed parts of the complaint, but the case was appealed to the state's highest court. **What the Court Decided** The New Hampshire Supreme Court partially sided with the person requesting records. The court ruled that the school district must produce additional documents that were previously withheld. However, the court also upheld some parts of the lower court's decision. The case was sent back to the lower court to determine whether the person who requested the records should receive payment for their attorney's fees. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling strengthens workers' ability to access public records from government employers like school districts. When public employees need information about their workplace - such as policies, budgets, or administrative decisions - they can use Right-to-Know laws to obtain these documents. This transparency can help workers understand their rights and hold public employers accountable.