Jeremy Hoven v. Walgreen Co.

OPINION

KAREN NELSON MOORE, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Jeremy Hoven is a former at-will employee of Walgreen Co. (“Walgreen”). He is also the holder of a Michigan license to carry a concealed weapon. On May 8, 2011, gun-wielding robbers entered Walgreen while Hoven was working the overnight shift. After one of the masked individuals pointed a gun at Hoven, Hoven drew his concealed weapon and fired it multiple times. Eight days later, Hoven was terminated by Walgreen.

Hoven brought suit alleging that he was terminated in violation of public policy for exercising his rights of…