Martin v. Special Resource Management, Inc.

Barbara J. Martin appeals the decision of the District Court, Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County, granting partial summary judgment to Special Resource Management, Inc., Entech, Inc. and the Montana Power Company. We reverse the District Court.

The sole issue for review is whether the District Court erred in dismissing Martin’s claim for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, ruling her claim exempted under the Montana Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act.

Martin was hired by the Montana Power Company, as a clerk/typist in 1976. In May, 1986, she applied for…