Legal Opinion

Heupel v. Imprimis Technology, Inc.

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided July 17, 1991No. 17338, 17357 and 17358PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WUEST, Justice.

While working for Imprimis Technology, Inc. (Imprimis) in Aberdeen, South Dakota, LaVina Heupel was exposed to certain chemical fumes which caused her serious difficulty in breathing. Heupel informed her manager of her difficulties and steps were taken to limit her exposure to the chemicals. However, Heupel continued to suffer difficulty breathing, and on December 4, 1987, she voluntarily terminated her employment with Imprimis. A voluntary termination document signed by Heupel cited “medical reasons” for her leaving.

Several months after Heupel terminated her employment, she…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Simpson v. TobinSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1985
  2. South Dakota Medical Service, Inc. v. Minnesota Mutual Fire & Casualty Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1981
  3. L.R. Foy Construction Co. v. South Dakota State Cement Plant CommissionSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Taylor v. TrippSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1983
  5. Wilhelm v. Narregang-Hart Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1938

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Century 21 Associated Realty v. HoffmanSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1993
  2. Crouse v. CrouseSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
  3. D. G. v. D. M. K.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
  4. Kermmoade v. Quality InnSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2000
  5. Mattis v. Weaver Electric, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 2000

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