Bard v. Bath Iron Works Corp.
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
590 A.2d 152 (Me. 1991)
Relevant factsFree
Quality-assurance inspector Leon Bard (plaintiff) reported to his supervisors and the Navy that Bath Iron Works Corp. (defendant) was violating provisions of its contract with the Navy. After Bard received a written warning over performance and attitude complaints, BIW fired him for deliberately restricting output and creating a nuisance. Bard sued under Maine's Whistleblowers' Protection Act, arguing his termination was retaliatory; the trial court entered judgment for BIW.
IssueFree
Whether an employee's activity is protected under Maine's Whistleblowers' Protection Act if the employee does not act with the belief that the employer engaged in illegal activity.
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