Douglass v. Kansas State University

Rogg J.:

James P. Douglass appeals from the decision of the district court dismissing his breach of contract action against Kansas State University (KSU) for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Douglass contends the district court erred in finding that his exclusive remedy was under the Kansas Act for Judicial Review and Civil Enforcement of Agency Actions (KJRA), K.S.A. 77-601 et seq.

Douglass was employed by the College of Veterinary Medicine at KSU as an assistant professor of surgery and medicine from May 27, 1984, until June 16, 1991. During that time, Douglass’…