Delaney v. Taco Time International, Inc.

*12JONES, J.

This case presents the question whether plaintiff proved the common-law tort of wrongful discharge. A jury awarded plaintiff damages for lost wages, emotional distress and punitive damages. Defendant appealed and the Court of Appeals reversed. We allowed review and reverse the Court of Appeals and affirm the trial court judgment.

Much of the evidence is in dispute in this case. Because the jury’s verdict was for plaintiff, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff. Green v. Uncle Don’s Mobile City, 279 Or 425, 427, 568 P2d 1375 (1977).

In December, 1979, plaintiff…