Van v. Portneuf Medical Center, Inc.

J. JONES, Justice.

Mark Van appeals an adverse jury verdict on his claim against Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) for an alleged violation of the Idaho Protection of Public Employees Act, Idaho Code sections 6-2101 to 2109 (the “Whistle-blower Act”). The jury determined that Van engaged in activity protected by the Whistle-blower Act but that the termination of his employment did not result from the protected activity.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Mark Van commenced this action in 2005 after his employment was terminated by Portneuf Medical Center. He brought claims of breach of contract…