Noak v. Idaho Department of Correction

J. JONES, Justice.

This case stems from Dr. John F. Noak’s dismissal as the medical director for Prison Health Services, Inc. (PHS), which provided medical services for the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) under a contract. Noak appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of IDOC and Richard D. Haas, an IDOC employee, on claims of breach of an implied covenant of good faith, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional- distress, defamation, and intentional interference with contract. The district court awarded attorney fees to IDOC, which Noak also appeals.…