Meredith v. C.E. Walther, Inc.

This appeal1 comes to us from the Circuit Court for Jefferson County. Peter Meredith, Esq. (plaintiff), sued Pollution Control Walther, Inc., and other defendants, alleging that he was wrongfully discharged from his job. Plaintiff's job status was that of an employee at will. The trial court dismissed plaintiff's action as to all defendants. Plaintiff appealed and asks that we recognize a cause of action for the wrongful discharge of an employee at will.

One issue is dispositive of this appeal:

1. Does the complaint state a cause of action for wrongful discharge of an employee at will, and…