Barrett v. Kirtland Community College

Defendant Kirtland Community College (kcc) appeals as of right from an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (jnov) or a new trial. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. FACTS

Plaintiff was hired by KCC in February 1992 as part-time cultural events coordinator. In September 1992, plaintiff signed a one-year contract to serve as KCC’s full-time coordinator of cultural events/activities. In September 1993, plaintiff signed another one-year contract to remain in that position. That second con tract was to…