Kearney v. KXLF Communications, Inc.

Patrick Kearney commenced this action in the District Court for the Second Judicial District in Silver Bow County alleging that he was wrongfully discharged from employment and was entitled to overtime compensation, statutory penalties, and attorney fees. Following an eight-day jury trial in Bozeman, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Kearney on the claim for overtime compensation. However, judgment was entered in favor of Kearney’s employer, KXLF Communications, Inc., on the wrongful discharge from employment claim. The court awarded certain costs and attorney fees to Kearney, and…