Mullins v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

This appeal is taken from the trial court’s granting of a defense motion for summary judgment in a dismissal from employment case.

Appellant Michael E. Mullins was discharged by his employer, appellee Southern Pacific Transportation Company (Southern Pacific). The record does not indicate the reason for his firing; however, the details of his discharge are not essential to our resolution of this case.

After the complaint and Southern Pacific’s answer were filed, appellant’s deposition was taken. During the deposition, appellant stated that when he was hired, he understood…