Sexton v. Marshall University

Marshall University (the University) appeals an order of the Circuit Court of Ka-nawha County contending that the circuit court erred in reversing the decision of the Educational Employees Grievance Board (EEGB) which upheld the discharge of Charles T. Sexton for gross insubordination. We agree, and we reverse the order of the circuit court.

Mr. Sexton was employed by the University as an electrician for approximately ten years. In a memorandum to his supervisor, Clifford Curry, dated February 2, 1988, Mr. Sexton stated that he had learned one of his coworkers was under consideration for the…