Trombley v. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Defendant Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) appeals a jury verdict awarding plaintiff Judy Trombley damages for wrongful termination. SVMC claims the trial court erred by: (1) failing to grant its motion for judgment as a matter of law because plaintiff was an at-will employee; (2) admitting in evidence an out-dated employee handbook; (3) instructing the jury that, if it found that plaintiff was entitled to disciplinary procedures, plaintiff could be terminated only for cause; (4) placing the burden of proof on defendant to show just cause for discharge; (5) excluding supervisory…