Brigham v. Dillon Companies, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Allegrucci, J.:

Steve Brigham sued his employer, Dillon Companies, Inc., (Dillons) alleging that he was wrongfully demoted in retaliation for claiming workers compensation benefits. Concluding that Kansas courts do not recognize a cause of action for wrongful demotion, the district court entered summary judgment in favor of Dillons. Brigham appealed, and the Court of Appeals affirmed. Brigham v. Dillon Companies, Inc., 22 Kan. App. 2d 717, 921 P.2d 837 (1996). Brigham’s petition for review was granted by this court on September 25, 1996.

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