Green v. American Cast Iron Pipe Co.

Edward Green, Jr., appeals from the order denying his motion for new trial filed after judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of American Cast Iron Pipe Company. The verdict and judgment were in Green's action for damages for his alleged wrongful discharge for violation of ACIPCO's Plant Rule 17. That rule prohibits an employee from "selling, furnishing, or otherwise trafficking in illicit drugs" on company property.

There are two issues, the resolution of which will determine whether the trial court erred in denying his motion for new trial:

I

Whether the trial court abused its discretion…