Hummer v. Evans

SCHROEDER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a Decision and Order entered after a court trial. The case concerns the termination of Joy Hummer, an employee of the Idaho Department of Education. The termination was based on a letter written by the employee to a judge related to the sentencing of a felon. The district court held that the termination violated public policy and awarded damages against Jerry Evans, a former State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Evans appeals the ruling of the district court.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

Joy Hummer was hired by the Idaho Department of…