Goldtooth v. Naa Tsis' Aan Community School, Inc.

OPINION

This is the second appeal in this matter. In the first appeal, this Court reversed the Navajo Nation Labor Commission (NNLC) and held that the appellee violated the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) by breaching an employment contract. On remand, the NNLC awarded damages but denied the appellant’s request for costs and attorney’s fees. Mr. Goldtooth appeals the denial of costs and fees.

I

The facts of the case are as follows: During the 2000-01 academic year, Mr. Goldtooth was employed as a computer technician at Naa Tsis’ Aan Community School (NCS) under a one year, renewable…