Holmes v. General Dynamics Corp.

Opinion

WIENER, J.

In October 1984 defendant General Dynamics (GD) terminated plaintiff Randall Holmes, a 13-year management employee. Finding GD fired Holmes in violation of public policy by retaliating against him for disclosing to management the company’s violation of the false statements act (18 U.S.C. § 1001), 1 a jury determined Holmes was entitled to $106,000 for lost wages and benefits, $200,000 for emotional distress and $500,000 in punitive damages. 2 GD appeals, asserting the evidence was insufficient to support the judgment and instructional error. 3 Holmes cross-appeals, contending…