Hunt v. Banner Health System

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Loretta Hunt appeals from a district court judgment granting Banner Health System’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing Hunt’s action for wrongful termination. We reverse and remand, concluding there are issues of material fact as to the parties’ intent to create a contract for employment and summary judgment was inappropriate.

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[¶ 2] Hunt began employment at Wedgewood Manor (“Wedgewood”), a nursing facility in Cavalier, North Dakota, in November 2000. Banner Health System (“Banner”) assumed operation and management of Wedgewood in March 2001.

[¶ 3] On June 14, 2001,…