Korb v. Raytheon Corp.

Abrams, J. Lawrence J.

Korb was dismissed from his position as vice president for Washington operations of Raytheon Corporation because he publicly expressed views in direct conflict with the corporation’s economic interest. He appeals from a summary judgment ordered in Raytheon’s favor denying his claims for wrongful discharge and for a violation of the State Civil Rights Act, G. L. c. 12, § 111 (1990 ed.) (SCRA). We affirm.

From 1981 to 1985, Korb served with th¿ United States Department of Defense as assistant secretary of defense for manpower, installations, and logistics. After leaving…