Fred Hager v. National Union Electric Co. D/B/A the Kent Company

RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.

The appellant, Fred Hager, appeals from a judgment of the district court granting summary judgment on his claim of retaliatory discharge against his former employer. The district court, applying Indiana choice of law rules, determined that the law of New York governed the rights of the parties. It further determined that New York does not recognize the tort of retaliatory discharge. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we vacate the judgment of the district court and remand the case for further consideration.

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Background

A.Facts

The Kent Company (Kent) manufactures…