Ballaban v. Bloomington Jewish Community, Inc.

The record before us does not include Rabbi Ballaban’s complaint or amended complaint. It appears from the trial court’s order and from the designated materials that Rabbi Bailaban brought claims of breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, negligent failure to supervise, defamation, and invasion of privacy. At their essence, the claims were premised upon his allegation that he was wrongfully discharged from his ministerial duties.

In seeking summary judgment, Beth Shalom relied upon Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,…