Riley v. Warm Springs State Hospital

In July 1979, Mr. Riley was fired from his position as a psychiatric aide at Warm Springs State Hospital (Hospital). He brought this suit against the Hospital, and against his union for failure to adequately represent him. His primary contention against the Hospital at trial was that the Hospital had violated the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in employment. The jury in the District Court for the Third Judicial District, Deer Lodge County, awarded Mr. Riley a judgment of $18,343 against the defendants. The Hospital appeals and Mr. Riley cross-appeals. We vacate the judgment against…