Morgan Drive Away, Inc. v. Brant

DICKSON, Justice.

For approximately ten (10) years, Brant had performed services for Morgan pursuant to a series of contracts. Following a dispute between the parties, Brant had filed a small claims action demanding payment for services. When Morgan then refused to further utilize Brant's services, Brant brought suit, alleging that his termination was a wrongful retaliatory discharge. At trial, the jury was not required to determine whether Brant was an employee or an independent contractor, and awarded compensatory and punitive damages to Brant.

The Court of Appeals, Third District, reversed,…