Montez v. Board of County Commissioners

STERNBERG, Judge.

Five county employees sued the Board of County Commissioners of Pueblo County for breach of contract. The trial court dismissed, holding that a C.R.C.P. 106 review of the decision rendered following their grievance hearing was their exclusive remedy. We reverse and remand for additional proceedings.

The plaintiffs were laid off from their jobs with the Board and Bridge Department of Pueblo County on or about January 14, 1981. Their relationship with the defendant had been governed by a union contract which expired December 31, 1980. This contract was not renewed, and there…