Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods
Connecticut Supreme Court
427 A.2d 385 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
Sheets (plaintiff), TFFI's (defendant) quality control director, was fired months after reporting that the company used lower-quality produce and underweight meat in violation of food-labeling law and state consumer-protection statutes, despite having received raises and bonuses; TFFI claimed the termination was for unsatisfactory performance, and the trial court dismissed his wrongful-termination complaint.
IssueFree
Whether an at-will employee may assert an action for wrongful termination if the employer's conduct in discharging the employee violates public policy.