Rountree v. Chowan Cty.

ELMORE, Judge.

*155 Wilton Gene Rountree (plaintiff), a former tax administrator, retired from his employment with Nash County before accepting a new position with Chowan County (defendant) on a limited basis. After working for nearly two years, plaintiff learned that the terms of his employment with defendant had rendered him ineligible to receive retirement benefits. He resigned and sued defendant for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation. The trial court granted summary judgment for defendant on both claims.

Plaintiff appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in granting summary…