Smith v. Mitton

KIDWELL, Justice.

This is a wrongful discharge case in which the employer, City of Burley, appeals the district court’s judgment in favor of employee, Smith. Smith cross appeals arguing the amount of costs and attorney fees awarded is an abuse of discretion. This Court affirms the judgment of the district court.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Smith was hired by the City of Burley as a licensed lineman with the electrical department in August 1998. Smith began having problems with the new health insurance plan provided for city employees shortly after it was amended in November 1999. He…