Phillips v. Butterball Farms Co.

AFTER SECOND REMAND

Levin, J.

Plaintiff Teresa Phillips, an employee at will, commenced this action against her former employer, defendant Butterball Farms Company, Inc., claiming that she was discharged for exercising rights under the worker’s compensation act. The circuit court entered orders limiting the damages recoverable, and trial has been deferred to provide Phillips with an opportunity to appeal those orders.

The Court of Appeals held that because Phillips was an employee at will, damages for lost wages will be nominal and the measure of damages for mental or emotional distress will…