Chin v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bentley Kassal, J.

*1072FACTS

Plaintiff, a supervisor for American Telephone & Telegraph Company ("A T & T”), is suing for compensatory and punitive damages resulting from his dismissal. The complaint consists of one cause of action, based on three theories: breach of contract, prima facie tort, and abusive discharge. The allegations are that AT&T dismissed plaintiff because plaintiff held certain political beliefs and associations. Plaintiff contends that a dismissal for this reason violated his employment contract with AT&T, was malicious and without just cause.

Defendant AT&T…