Burks v. Pickwick Hotel

The plaintiff, Barry K. Burks, appeals from a judgment in favor of the defendants, the Pickwick Hotel (the "Pickwick") and three of its employees. Burks had alleged that the Pickwick wrongfully terminated his employment.

The Pickwick's general manager, Christine Dixon, stated by affidavit that Burks had no employment contract with the Pickwick. She stated also that, based on information she had procured through the assistance of other Pickwick employees, she concluded that Burks had violated several written policies of the Pickwick. According to Dixon, she offered Burks the option of resigning…