Wallace v. Microsoft Corp.

McKAY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Peter M. Wallace appeals two orders of the district court. One dismissed his state-law tort claims as untimely; the other granted summary judgment to Microsoft on Mr. Wallace’s remaining claims. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Background

Peter Wallace was employed by defendant Microsoft when he fell and was injured on a public sidewalk while walking to a company meeting. After an extended leave of absence, Microsoft terminated Mr. Wallace’s employment, prompting Mr. Wallace to file a petition in state court raising claims for retaliatory…