Alpensjo v. Sandvik Materials Technology, Inc.

MINORA, J.,

Swedish bom plaintiff, Johan Alpensjo (hereinafter “Alpensjo”) moves for partial summary judgment against defendants, Sandvik Materials Technology, Inc. (hereinafter “Sandvik”) asserting, in support of his motion, the theory of collateral estoppel based upon a final judgment rendered by a worker’s compensation judge. For reasons hereinafter articulated, we sustain plaintiff’s motion.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This case arises out of a second amended complaint by Alpensjo alleging Sandvik committed wrongful termination of employment as a violation of public policy in the context of a…