Hughes v. Cornhusker Casualty Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the district court for Douglas County in favor of defendant, Cornhusker Casualty Company (Cornhusker), dismissing with prejudice the contract action of plaintiff, Patrick B. Hughes, for “severance pay.” Hughes’ petition alleged:

As a condition to the termination of his employment, and in consideration of Plaintiff’s release of any claims against the Defendant arising out of the termination of his employment, the Plaintiff and Defendant agreed that Plaintiff would be paid a total amount of $22,450, equaling six months regular pay, as severance pay.

The…