Freidrichs v. Western National Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Appellant Charles L. Freidrichs, an at-will employee, commenced this action for wrongful discharge against his former employer claiming that his discharge was im-permissibly based on his refusal to violate the law. Respondent Western National Mutual Insurance Company moved for judgment on the pleadings pursuant to Minn.R.Civ.P. 12.03. The trial court granted Western’s motion. Judgment was subsequently entered for Western, dismissing Freidrichs’ complaint with prejudice. 1

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