United Airlines, Inc. v. Good Taste, Inc.
Alaska Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BRYNER, Justice.
United Airlines terminated a catering contract with Saucy Sisters Catering in Anchorage. Saucy Sisters sued, claiming - fraud, breach of contract, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The trial court dismissed the breach of contract claim but allowed the other claims to be tried. A jury, finding no fraud but a breach of the implied covenant, awarded Saucy Sisters damages. We hold that under Illinois law, which the parties agree governs, the contract could be terminated at will, and the implied covenant did not require United to have a…
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