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NILES v. BIG SKY EYEWEAR

No. 88-428.

771 P.2d 114 (1989)

Janice A. NILES, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. BIG SKY EYEWEAR, a/k/a Professional Eyecare, Leonard E. Vainio, an individual, and David G. Vainio, an individual, Defendants and Respondents.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Decided March 30, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Monte D. Beck argued, Bozeman, Joe Bottomly argued, Bottomly Law Offices, Great Falls, for plaintiff and appellant.

Moore, O'Connell, Refling & Moon, Christopher L. Manos argued, Bozeman, for defendants and respondents.

TURNAGE, Chief Justice.

Defendants appeal a $470,000 jury verdict for their former employee Janice A. Niles on her claims of defamation, negligent infliction of emotional distress, wrongful termination, and breach of the covenant of good faith. Plaintiff cross-appeals the District Court's denial of punitive damages and its dismissal of defendant David G. Vainio in his individual capacity. We affirm the judgment in all respects.

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