Sullivan v. Sisters of Charity of Providence

Plaintiff Gordon Sullivan commenced this action in the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District in Cascade County to recover damages from his employer, the Sisters of Charity, based on his discharge from employment at the Columbus Hospital. Sullivan’s wrongful discharge claim was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict in his favor in the amount of $70,000. After Columbus filed its notice of appeal, Sullivan received an anonymous file containing information related to his termination. Sullivan moved to reopen discovery and for sanctions. The District Court found that Columbus…