Newman Ex Rel. Newman v. Greater Kansas City Baptist & Community Hospital Ass'n

SHANGLER, Judge.

The appeal comes from a judgment on a jury award for $5,000 actual and $8,000 punitive damages for noncompliance with service letter § 290.140, RSMo 1978.

The plaintiff Newman was employed for part-time duty as a nurse’s aide by the defendant Greater Kansas City Baptist and Community Hospital Association. Her employment began on March 4, 1975, and ended on October 8, 1976. On that date Personnel Director Strong delivered her letter to the plaintiff:

According to hospital personnel policy # 701, 1 we regret that it is necessary to terminate your services effective immediately.

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