Seals v. Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on Aging, Inc.

JjGREMILLION, Judge.

In this case, the plaintiff, Linda “Millie” Seals entered into an employment contract with the defendant, Calcasieu Parish Voluntary Council on Aging, Inc. (CCOA). The contract provided for an initial period and successive options for additional time at Seal’s discretion. The trial court granted CCOA’s motion for summary judgment finding that the contract constituted a contract of permanent employment and, as such, was null and void. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS

On June 16, 1993, after eleven years of employment without a…