Legal Opinion
Weatherly v. International Paper Co.
District Court, D. Puerto Rico
Decided November 24, 1986No. Civ. 84-2679 HLPublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
LAFFITTE, District Judge.
Plaintiff, James N. Weatherly, citizen of West Palm Beach, Florida, filed this diversity action against International Paper Company, a New York corporation, for wrongful discharge in violation of an implied contract of employment and for compensation of employment-related expenses. Defendant has presented a Motion for Summary Judgment claiming plaintiffs’ action for wrongful discharge is barred by the statute of limitations and the action for compensation for expenses is barred by laches. Summary judgment is GRANTED on both claims and the action is…
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