Scholtes v. Signal Delivery Service, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

H. FRANKLIN WATERS, Chief Judge.

Introduction

This action arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, based upon complete diversity of citizenship. On February 16, 1982, plaintiff, Edward Paul Scholtes, instituted this action against his former employer, Signal Delivery Service, Inc. (hereinafter “Signal”), and two of his former superiors, Jim Johnson and Chet Dickey.

Plaintiff contends that Signal entered into an oral employment contract with him, whereby plaintiff was to be employed indefinitely, except for good cause. Signal discharged plaintiff on or about April 25, 1980, allegedly…