Kumpf v. United Telephone Co. of the Carolinas, Inc.

Littlejohn, Associate Judge:

I concur with the majority’s holding that the evidence supported the jury’s finding that United’s “Your Special Duties” booklet altered Kumpf s otherwise at-will employment status, under Small v. Springs Industries, Inc., 292 S.C. 481, 357 S.E. (2d) 452 (1987). I also concur with the majority that the disclaimer in the booklet was not conspicuous.

However, I respectfully dissent from that part of the majority’s decision which affirms the trial judge’s denial of United’s directed verdict motion. I would hold that the “conflicts of interest” clause was unambiguous,…