Simmerman v. U-Haul Co.

Green, A.C.J.

Robert Simmerman appeals a summary dismissal of an action against his former employer, U-Haul Company of Inland Northwest (hereinafter U-Haul), for wrongful termination. He contends the court erred in concluding his employment was terminable at will and that he was not handicapped. We affirm.

In November 1983, Mr. Simmerman was employed part time by U-Haul as a packer and loader in Yakima. Subsequently, he became employed full time, approximately 50 percent of that time as a moving consultant for Movers World, a division of U-Haul. On July 13, 1985, he injured his back on the job.…