Jackson Lewis: Washington Claims for Wrongful Discharge against Public Policy Limited by Effective Statutory Remedies | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: Washington Claims for Wrongful Discharge against Public Policy Limited by Effective Statutory Remedies | Practical Law

This Jackson Lewis LLP memorandum discusses the Washington Supreme Court's September 1, 2011 decision in Cudney v. ALSCO holding that employee tort claims alleging wrongful discharge in violation of public policy may be brought only in limited circumstances, where the public policy at issue is not adequately promoted through alternative mechanisms, such as statutory remedies or criminal sanctions.

Jackson Lewis: Washington Claims for Wrongful Discharge against Public Policy Limited by Effective Statutory Remedies

by Jackson Lewis LLP
Published on 07 Oct 2011 • United States, Washington
This Jackson Lewis LLP memorandum discusses the Washington Supreme Court's September 1, 2011 decision in Cudney v. ALSCO holding that employee tort claims alleging wrongful discharge in violation of public policy may be brought only in limited circumstances, where the public policy at issue is not adequately promoted through alternative mechanisms, such as statutory remedies or criminal sanctions.
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