Calvin Johnson

Summary

Special Justice Dobson concurred in the disposition reversing the trial court but disagreed with the majority's conclusion that the complaint failed to state a claim under the Arkansas Whistle-Blower Act. She would hold that Butler alleged protected participation in an audit and that the General Assembly's attempted waiver of sovereign immunity through the Act is unconstitutional. Justice Danielson, dissenting, would dismiss for lack of appellate jurisdiction, while Justice Linker Hart, dissenting, would either remand for an express immunity ruling or dismiss under controlling precedent.