Kolda v. City of Yankton

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] The City of Yankton (the City) terminated Eric Kolda, a police officer, for violating police department policies. Kol-da was notified of his termination by letter. Kolda appealed to the city manager. Following an evidentiary hearing, the city manager found cause for the disciplinary action and upheld the termination. Kolda then sued in circuit court, claiming wrongful discharge. On separate motions for summary judgment, the circuit court ruled that Kolda could only be terminated for cause with notice and the City failed to provide pre-termination notice. A jury found…