McClendon v. Ingersoll-Rand Co.

OPINION

JUNELL, Justice.

This is a wrongful discharge case. Appellant Perry McClendon sued his former employer, Ingersoll-Rand Co., after he was released from his position as a salesman. He alleged that his employment contract was not terminable at will. He also alleged that appellee had breached an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and that appellee intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon him. The trial court rendered summary judgment against appellant. We affirm.

Appellee had employed appellant for nine years and eight months at the time of the termination. Appellant…