Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Kolman
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided September 2, 1987No. 15388PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SABERS, Justice.
Lester H. Johnson (Johnson) appeals from a summary judgment dismissing his complaint for wrongful termination, breach of employment and severance contracts, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty against Kolman. We reverse and remand.
FACTS
Kolman, a division of Athey Products Corporation (Athey), is a manufacturer of various types of heavy equipment. Most of Kolman’s sales involve bids to customers, with the lowest bidder normally receiving the contract. Kolman hired Johnson in 1966, and over the years Johnson was promoted until he became the general manager of Kolman’s Sioux Falls…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- John T. Patzer v. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and State Department of AdministrationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
- Gottschalk v. EIEGGSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1975
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