Culler v. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Toal, Justice:

This is an action for wrongful discharge. Gerald Culler (“Culler”) appeals the trial judge’s order in favor of Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative (“Blue Ridge”). We affirm.

FACTS

Prior to the early 1980’s, Blue Ridge maintained several pay-roll deduction plans for its employees. One of the pay-roll deduction plans allowed employees to have funds deducted from their checks to be used by the “HELP” fund. At its inception, the HELP fund was an employee fund to aid needy families of injured employees. The fund also contributed to local charities. Blue Ridge also maintained a pay-roll…