Jenkins v. Boise Cascade Corp.

TROUT, Justice.

Larry and Susan (the Jenkins) brought this action against Boise Cascade seeking damages for breach of contract associated with Larry Jenkins’ (Larry) termination of employment with Boise Cascade. The trial court granted Boise Cascade summary judgment on all of the Jenkins’ claims. Because we agree with the district court that Larry was an at-will employee and could be terminated with or without cause, we affirm.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Boise Cascade hired Larry in 1967 as an hourly employee. In approximately 1970, Larry became a salaried employee at the Boise Cascade…