Bennett v. Jones

SCHRODER, Judge:

The appellant was Chief Deputy PVA in Hardin County who was fired by the Property Valuation Administrator (“PVA”). Appellant appealed her discharge to the circuit court which gave a summary judgment to the PVA, finding the appellant to be an at-will employee. Appellant appeals, alleging an exception to the at-will doctrine.

In her complaint, the appellant alleged that she was- fired for two reasons: she had obtained a divorce; and she had expressed an interest in running for the PVA position. By agreed order, the parties briefed the issues and submitted the case to the circuit…