Legal Opinion
Carle v. McChord Credit Union
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 15, 1992No. 13386-5-IIPublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Morgan, A.C.J.
McChord Credit Union discharged Barbara Carle from employment. She sued and obtained a jury verdict based on findings of age discrimination and negligent infliction of mental distress. McChord appeals; we affirm.
In 1981, McChord hired Carle to be the branch manager of its Lakewood office. She was hired as an at-will employee.
McChord had a written policy entitled, "Expectations for Employee Finances". Part of the policy stated:
A satisfactory consumer credit report must be maintained by all employees of the credit union. The credit union may periodically request written…
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