Harrell v. Farmers Educational Cooperative Union

¶1 The Farmers Educational Cooperative Union of America, Montana Division, commonly known as the Montana Farmers Union (MFU), and Alan Merrill, MFU’s president, appeal a jury verdict from the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, against MFU for wage claims and constructive discharge, and against Merrill individually for interference with Thurston “Sonny” Harrell’s employment relationship. The jury awarded Harrell compensatory and punitive damages.

¶2 We restate the issues as follows:

¶3 1. Whether the District Court erred in denying summary judgment on Harrell’s wage claims.

¶4 2.…