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James D. Bad Wound v. Lakota Community Homes, Inc.

Date: 12-29-1999

Case Number: 20929 ; 20936

Judge: Thomas L. Trimble

Court: Seventh Judicial Circuit, Pennington County, South Dakota

Plaintiff's Attorney: James D. Leach of Viken, Viken, Pechota, Leach & Dewell, Rapid
City, South Dakota

Defendant's Attorney: Paul S. Swedlund and Mark J. Connot of Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell &
Nelson, Rapid City, South Dakota

Description:
Employment - Wrongful Termination - This case originated out of the
termination of Bad Wound from LCH for insubordination and neglect
of duties and his subsequent filing against LCH of a wrongful
termination action.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for Bad Wound for $49,983, the wages due for the remainder of Bad Wound's contract, offset by his wages earned at his new job.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the South Dakota Supreme Court. See: 1999 SD 165, ___ N.W.2d ___. Note: The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of James D. Bad Wound v. Lakota Community Homes, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for Bad Wound for $49,983, the wages due for the remainder of Bad Wound's contract, offset by his wages earned at his new job.

Which court heard James D. Bad Wound v. Lakota Community Homes, Inc.?

This case was heard in Seventh Judicial Circuit, Pennington County, South Dakota, SD. The presiding judge was Thomas L. Trimble.

Who were the attorneys in James D. Bad Wound v. Lakota Community Homes, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: James D. Leach of Viken, Viken, Pechota, Leach & Dewell, Rapid City, South Dakota. Defendant's attorney: Paul S. Swedlund and Mark J. Connot of Gunderson, Palmer, Goodsell & Nelson, Rapid City, South Dakota.

When was James D. Bad Wound v. Lakota Community Homes, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on December 29, 1999.