Legal Opinion
Larson v. Ruskowitz
Supreme Court of Kansas
Decided April 16, 1993No. 68,040 and 68,044PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
McFarland, J.:
These are consolidated retaliatory discharge actions in which the plaintiffs contend their terminations as supervisors with Wyandotte County Community Corrections resulted from their comments criticizing the operation of the agency by its director, Joseph Ruskowitz. Verdicts were entered in favor of the plaintiffs, as follows:
Larson:
Lost wages and benefits $100,000.00
Emotional distress $200,000.00
Total $300,000.00
Graham:
Lost wages and benefits $360,000.00
Emotional distress $140,000.00
Total $500,000.00
The defendants appeal tl lerefrom.
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