Smith v. Cladianos

OPINION

By the Court,

Springer, J. 1 :

Appellant Dena Smith (“Smith”) was employed by the Sands Hotel-Casino (“Sands”). After approximately four and one-half years of employment, respondent Peter Cladianos (“Cladianos”) fired her for paying funds to C/P Air in contravention of direct orders prohibiting such action. Asserting that the prohibitory order was issued after such payout, Smith claims that she was wrongfully terminated. Finding, in essence, that Smith was an “at-will” employee, the district court granted summary judgment against Smith.

Initially, Smith contends that an implied contract…