Legal Opinion
Novak v. McEldowney
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided December 23, 2002No. NonePublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.
[¶ 1.] Dawn and Donald Novak brought several claims against Dennis McEldowney (McEldowney), which stemmed from Dawn’s employment on McEldowney’s farm. Dawn alleged breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery, sexual harassment, and punitive damages. Donald sought damages for loss of consortium. After a jury trial, Dawn was awarded $5,000 for her breach of contract claim; however, judgment was entered in McEldowney’s favor on the other claims. The Novaks appeal the jury’s verdict. We reverse and remand in part and affirm in part.
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