Crowley v. State, Department of Health & Social Services

OPINION

CARPENETI, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A terminated employee appeals the superi- or court's Rule 41(b) dismissal of her contract claims against her former employer. Because the employee showed neither an objective nor a subjective breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, we affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

In November 2000, the Office of Children's Services (OCS) hired Karen Crowley as a non-permanent social worker. OCS appointed her to a full-time social worker position in June 2001, and gave her permanent status in December 2001 after a six-month…