Claudine Robinson v. Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc., an Illinois Corporation

MIHM, District Judge.

On April 30, 1979, Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. (“McKinley”) hired Claudine Robinson (“Robinson”) as director of foster care services. At the time she was hired, Robinson received a letter dated March 29, 1979, from the Director of Children’s Services confirming her appointment. The letter stated, “Please be advised that tenure is achieved after the successful completion of 6 (six) months of service with our agency.” At this same time, Robinson also received a copy of McKinley’s 1978 Personnel Policies Manual (the “1978 Manual”). The 1978 Manual provided:

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