Hineline v. Stroudsburg Electric Supply Co.

OLSZEWSKI, Judge:

Appellant, Michael I. Hineline, appeals from an order of the trial court sustaining appellees’ demurrers to four counts contained in appellant’s complaint. This appeal presents the question of whether an at-will employee has raised a cognizable claim for wrongful discharge when he was discharged for dismantling his employer’s allegedly illegal video camera with audio capabilities. We affirm.

From October 1, 1977, to December 17, 1986, appellant was employed by appellee Stroudsburg Electric Supply Company, Inc. (hereinafter “Stroudsburg Electric”). Stroudsburg Electric operated…