Humana, Inc. v. Fairchild

COOPER, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment for the appellee/employee against the appellant/employer in an action for breach of contract. The issues are whether the evidence warranted such a finding, and whether the trial court committed numerous errors prejudicial to the appellant.

In September of 1975, the appellee, John Fairchild, entered into an agreement with the appellant, Humana, Inc., whereby he was to act as director of personnel at St. Joseph's Infirmary, a hospital owned and operated by the appellant. Under the agreement, the appellee was to begin working for the appellant on…