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Joseph H. DANZER and Elizabeth Danzer, his wife, Plaintiffs-Appellees,
vs.
PROFESSIONAL INSURORS, INC., d/b/a Bundy, Seligman & Thomas Agency, Defendant-Appellant
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Issues:
Wrongful discharge, evidence, private right of action, breach of contract
Case Summary:
Officials at Professional Insurors, Inc., appeal a lower court's decision in a wrongful discharge suit. Joseph Danzer filed suit against the company, claiming a breach of employment contract. Company officials insisted they terminated Danzer for misconduct.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
A trial court ruled for Danzer. The court ruled sufficient evidence supported Danzer's breach of contact complaint. The company now appeals.
Outcome:
A split decision. The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's decision. The supreme court ruled the company wrongfully terminated Danzer's employment. However, the supreme court also ruled the lower court erred in the monetary award granted to Danzer. The supreme court remanded the case for appropriate review of the award.