Legal Opinion

Dolan v. Continental Airlines/Continental Express

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided May 20, 1997No. 102413, Calendar No. 19PublishedCited by 79 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBoyle, J.

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In this case we are asked to determine whether plaintiff has stated a valid claim of wrongful discharge from employment under Michigan’s Whistleblowers’ Protection Act (wpa), 1 breach of' contract principles, and public policy. For the reasons that follow, we hold that plaintiff has failed to state a claim of wrongful discharge from employment under public policy and breach of contract principles, but has stated a valid claim under the WPA. Accordingly, we affirm the grant of summary disposition as it relates to the public policy and breach of contract claims, and reverse and remand for…

2Cases cited14 opinions

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