Crea v. FMC Corporation

Dave Crea (Crea) appeals the district court decision granting summary judgment in favor of FMC Corporation (FMC) on his claims related to wrongful discharge from employment.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

FMC hired Crea as an associate engineer in 1974. Crea was a valuable employee and was awarded four patents which benefited FMC. However, he also had difficulties in his employment relationship with FMC, including bouts of depression. Crea’s supervisor, Robert Manley (Manley), placed Crea on a four-month probationary plan beginning in October of 1991. Manley set forth the conditions of the…