Yearick v. Kimball Construction Co., Inc.

**What Happened** An employee had a contract that included disc jockey services for her wedding reception as part of the agreement. When the time came, the employer (defendant) refused to allow her chosen DJ service, Sounds Unlimited, to perform at the wedding reception as originally agreed upon in their contract. **What the Court Decided** The appellate court ruled in favor of the employee, awarding her $750 in damages. The court found that the employer broke the contract by refusing to honor the disc jockey services provision. The judges determined that having DJ services was an important part of the original agreement, not just a minor detail that could be ignored. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows that employers must honor all parts of their contracts with employees, even provisions that might seem less important than wages or job duties. When contracts include specific benefits or services—whether for weddings, events, or other purposes—employers cannot simply decide to ignore those terms later. Workers can take legal action and recover damages when employers fail to deliver on their contractual promises, regardless of how small the monetary value might seem.