Lorenz v. Martin Marietta Corp., Inc.

Opinion by

Judge DUBOFSKY.

In this action premised on the allegation by plaintiff, Paul M. Lorenz, of wrongful discharge from employment, the trial court, at the end of plaintiff’s evidence, granted the motion for dismissal and for a directed verdict by defendant, Martin Marietta Corporation, Inc. Plaintiff appeals and defendant cross-appeals the trial court’s ruling as to the award of costs. We reverse.

Plaintiff is a specialist in mechanical engineering and was initially employed by-defendant in its research and development department utilizing his specialty in fracture mechanics. He was…