Anders v. Mobil Chemical Co.

Plaintiff David W. Anders brought this action in the circuit court of Morgan County, alleging that defendant Mobil Chemical Company discharged him from its employ in violation of an employee handbook. Plaintiff claimed that the handbook distributed by the defendant created enforceable contractual rights. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of defendant, reasoning that the disclaimer set forth in defendant’s handbook clearly indicates the defendant’s intention not to create an employment contract. Plaintiff appeals from and we affirm the trial court’s order.

Plaintiff advances…