Adolphsen v. Hallmark Cards, Inc.

SMART, Judge.

Wayne E. Adolphsen appeals from the dismissal of his petition alleging wrongful termination by Hallmark Cards, Inc. (“Hallmark”). Adolphsen alleges that (1) the trial court erred in dismissing his claim for wrongful discharge because his petition properly stated a claim under the public policy exception to the at-will employment doctrine; and (2) the trial court erred in dismissing his claim for punitive damages because the petition stated a claim under the public policy exception to the at-will doctrine and has further alleged the requisite willful and wanton misconduct on the…