Diberardinis-Mason v. Super Fresh

MEMORANDUM

DALZELL, District Judge.

We must here interpret a narrow exception to Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to the employment-at-will doctrine. For the reasons that follow, we hold that the exception does not apply and will enter summary judgment in favor of defendant Super Fresh.

Facts

This action, for wrongful termination in violation of public policy and loss of consortium, 1 arises out of Super Fresh’s July 3, 1997 decision to fire plaintiff Carol A. Diberardinis-Mason (“Mason”). The facts are largely undisputed.

Super Fresh hired Mason as a pharmacist on February 24, 1997, after she…