GALLAGHER v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR UNC

No. 99CA1081.

18 P.3d 837 (2000)

Sean K. GALLAGHER, Plaintiff-Appellee and Cross-Appellant, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR the UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO and the University of Northern Colorado, Defendants-Appellants, and James Zakely, Defendant and Cross-Appellee.

Colorado Court of Appeals, Div. II.

Certiorari Granted February 20, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vinton Nissler Allen & Vellone, P.C., Kristen L. Mix, Michael A. Vellone, Denver, Colorado, for Plaintiff-Appellee and Cross-Appellant.

Ken Salazar, Attorney General, Douglas J. Cox, Assistant Attorney General, Denver, Colorado, for Defendants-Appellants and Defendant and Cross-Appellee.


Opinion by Judge NIETO.

Defendants, the Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado (collectively UNC), appeal the denial of their motion to dismiss the complaint brought against them by plaintiff, Sean K. Gallagher. Plaintiff cross-appeals from the dismissal of his defamation claim against defendant, James Zakely. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

Plaintiff had been employed...

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