Runyan v. Economics Laboratory, Inc.

Birdsong, Judge.

Runyan appeals the grant of summary judgment to appellee Economics Laboratory, Inc. (EL). The suit arose out of the alleged denial of disability pay and severance pay. The facts show that EL hired Runyan as a service manager, a position which required Runyan to service machinery and handle heavy equipment and supplies. In April, 1976, Runyan injured his back and was unable to continue to work. He was placed in a disabled status by EL and commenced to draw disability pay. While he was employed by EL, Runyan displayed insubordination to his immediate supervisor as well as the…