Legal Opinion
Solle v. Western States Insurance Agency, Inc.
Montana Supreme Court
Decided April 13, 2000No. 99-209PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Nelson
¶ 1 Diana J. Solle (Solle) appeals from an order of the District Court for the Third Judicial District, Powell County, granting the motion of Western States Insurance Agency, Inc., (WSIA) to compel arbitration.
We affirm.
¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:
¶3 1. Whether Solle can maintain a claim for wrongful termination
apart from either the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act or the employment contract.
¶4 2. Whether Solle’s claim for wrongful termination is subject to arbitration as provided in the employment contract.
Factual and Procedural Background
¶5 Solle owned a private…
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