Dore v. Arnold Worldwide, Inc.
Supreme Court of California
139 P.3d 56 (Cal. 2006)
Relevant factsFree
Brook Dore (plaintiff) claimed that pre-hire discussions with Arnold Worldwide (AWI) (defendant) led him to believe his job would be long-term, but the written employment contract he signed stated he was an at-will employee who could be terminated at any time. After AWI fired him without cause, Dore sued, arguing the phrase "at any time" was ambiguous as to whether cause was required, and the court of appeal agreed and reversed a trial court ruling for AWI.
IssueFree
Whether a contract stating that an employee may be terminated at any time is ambiguous as to whether he may be terminated with or without cause.
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