Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hospital

Wagenseller (plaintiff), an at-will nurse, refused to join her supervisor Smith in lewd behavior during a camping trip; her relationship with Smith soured afterward, she received poor performance reviews, and was terminated. She sued the hospital and Smith for wrongful termination, alleging her firing violated public policy.

Whether an employee hired under an at-will employment contract may be terminated at any time without limitation.