Duncan v. St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center

OPINION

EHRLICH, Judge.

In this appeal, we consider whether Eleanor Duncan, a former employee of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (“hospital”), presented sufficient evidence that her at-will employment status was altered, thereby entitling her to a reasonable time in which to perform as director of ambulatory services and prohibiting her termination from that position except for good cause. Because we conclude that the evidence was insufficient, the trial court erred in denying the hospital’s motion for directed verdict or for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

FACTS 1 AND PROCEDURAL…