Frazier v. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.

Plaintiff brought this action for wrongful discharge, breach of an employment contract, “outrageous conduct” and employment discrimination, after being discharged from her employment at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) for alleged insubordination and use of abusive language. The trial court granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment on all claims, and plaintiff appeals, asserting error with respect to the granting of judgment on the claims of employment discrimination and breach of contract.

Plaintiff alleges in her breach of contract claim that she was hired by 3M on May…