Petitte v. DSL. Net, Inc.

Opinion

LAVINE, J.

This case provides a clear illustration of how the employment at will doctrine can lead to seemingly harsh results. This action arose after the defendant, DSL.net, Inc., extended an offer for at-will employment to the plaintiff, Kevin Petitte, changed its mind and rescinded its offer, prior to the plaintiffs commencing employment, but after he had left his former employment. The plaintiff appeals from the summary judgment rendered by the trial court in favor of the defendant, claiming that the court improperly granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment as to all…