Legal Opinion
Phillips v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 16, 1988No. 19833-5-IPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Coleman, A.C.J.
Bryce Phillips appeals from the jury verdict and judgment entered thereon dismissing his wrongful discharge claim against the City of Seattle. We affirm.
In July 1979, Bryce Phillips began working as a plumber for the City. His absentee record apparently was no cause of concern until late 1982 when Phillips began using unusual amounts of sick leave. His immediate supervisor, Phil Hyde, spoke with Phillips in February 1983 about the absences and referred him to the Employees' Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling.
Phillips testified that he told Hyde that he was an alcoholic.…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- State Ex Rel. Carroll v. JunkerWashington Supreme Court · 1971
- Holland v. Boeing CompanyWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Clinton C. Simpson v. Reynolds Metals Company, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1980
- Dean v. Municipality of Metropolitan SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1985
- Reese v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1987
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3Cited by9 opinions
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- City of Seattle v. KeeneCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
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