Braun v. Kelsey-Hayes Co.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER JAMES McGIRR KELLY, District Judge.

The plaintiff Douglas M. Braun filed the underlying action against the defendant Kelsey-Hayes Co. following his termination from employment as a safety engineer at the defendant’s fabricating plant in Philadelphia. Jurisdiction is based upon diversity. The plaintiff’s complaint alleges three causes of action: Count I, breach of oral representations in an employment contract; Count II, breach of a severance pay and benefits contract; and Count III, wrongful discharge. Presently before the court is the defendant’s motion for summary…