Parker v. Kansas Neurological Institute

Larson, J.:

Cynthia Parker appeals from the entry of summary judgment dismissing her claim for discriminatory discharge pursuant to K.S.A. 44-1009(1).

Parker, an employee of Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI), reportedly struck KNI residents on two separate occasions.

After she was dismissed by KNI, Parker filed an appeal with the Civil Service Board (Board), which affirmed the dismissal, finding it reasonable. Parker’s application for rehearing was denied. She filed a timely petition for judicial review, alleging (1) KNI failed to follow its own procedures and did not afford her due process of…