Aberle v. City of Aberdeen

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Joel Aberle, an employee of the City of Aberdeen, was terminated by the City and filed a wrongful termination suit. On a motion for partial summary judgment, the circuit court found Aberle was not an at-will employee as an implied employment contract existed, and that Aberle was wrongfully terminated in violation thereof. A bench trial on the issue of damages resulted in an award for past damages, and in lieu of future damages, the circuit court ordered the City to reinstate Aberle. Aberle appeals the circuit court’s order for reinstatement. By notice *618of…