Rudy v. Loral Defense Systems

Reece, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Larry Rudy, claims that he was wrongfully discharged from his position with the defendant-appellee, Loral Defense Systems (“Loral”). He appeals the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in Loral’s favor. We affirm.

In 1982, Rudy began work as a plant engineer for Goodyear Aerospace Corporation, Loral’s predecessor in interest. When Loral bought Aerospace in 1987, it began to reduce the work force at Rudy’s plant. Rudy was placed on recallable, layoff status. Loral asserts that Rudy’s recall rights consisted of placing him on recallable, layoff…