Kunzie v. City of Olivette

MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Chief Justice.

Gene Kunzie was an at-will employee of the City of Olivette for 23 years until his firing in August 2003. During his employment, Kunzie held various positions including, at the time of his firing, director of public works and building commissioner. Kunzie filed suit against the city. His third amended petition 1 sets forth three counts:(1) a whistle blower claim of retaliatory discharge;(2) wrongful termination in violation of public policy for Kunzie’s reporting violations of various municipal codes, policies, and state laws; and(3) breach of contract as to…