Bolton v. DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES, STATE

OPINION

AMUNDSON, Judge.

The district court issued an order for summary judgment on Malcolm Bolton’s claims against respondents for defamation, violation of the “Whistleblower Act,” common law retaliatory discharge, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and violation of Bolton’s rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The court issued a separate order denying Bolton’s request to submit additional evidence and to extend the time for discovery. Bolton has challenged both orders on appeal from the final judgment entered pursuant to the court’s summary judgment order. We affirm in part, reverse in…