David C. Parten v. Consolidated Freightways Corporation of Delaware

WEBB, District Judge.

Consolidated Freightways Corporation (CF) appeals the district court’s 1 denial of its motions for a directed verdict or judgment notwithstanding the verdict or in the alternative for a new trial. David Parten was awarded $82,948 in compensatory damages when the jury determined he had prevailed on his claim of wrongful discharge in violation of Minnesota public policy. The most important issue before this court is whether the claim arising under Minnesota law is preempted by federal law in the area of interstate motor carriers. CF raises two additional issues, whether the…