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Sheets exception in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1991–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Burnham v. Karl & Gelb, P.C.green
conn · 2000 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., Burnham v. Karl & Gelb, P.C., 252 Conn. 153, 170 , 745 A.2d 178 (2000) (holding that plaintiff failed to state claim because allegations of retaliatory discharge did not sat- isfy requirements of statute on which claim was based).

2023See, e.g., Burnham v. Karl & Gelb, P.C., 252 Conn. 153, 170 , 745 A.2d 178 (2000) (holding that plaintiff failed to state claim because allegations of retaliatory discharge did not sat- isfy requirements of statute on which claim was based).

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Dais v. Laidlaw Transit, Inc., No. Cv95 0146079 S (Mar. 29, 1996)green
connsuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Rptr. 508 ) (right to file OSHA complaint precludes civil tort action based on Sheets doctrine for wrongful discharge); see also Dais v. Laidlaw Transit, Inc., Superior Court, judicial district of Stamford-Nor-walk at Stamford, Docket No. CV 95-0146079-S (March 29, 1996) ( 16 Conn. L.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Morris v. Hartford Courant Co. green
conn · 1986
2 sentences

2002To prevail on his claim under the Sheets exception, the plaintiff “has the burden of pleading and proving that his dismissal occurred for a reason violating public policy.” (Emphasis added.) Morris v. Hartford Courant Co., 200 Conn. 676, 679 , 513 A.2d 66 (1986). “[E]ven with respect to questions of motive, intent and good faith, the party opposing summary judgment must present a factual predicate for his argument in order to raise a genuine issue of fact.

2002To prevail on his claim under the Sheets exception, the plaintiff “has the burden of pleading and proving that his dismissal occurred for a reason violating public policy.” (Emphasis added.) Morris v. Hartford Courant Co., 200 Conn. 676, 679 , 513 A.2d 66 (1986). “[E]ven with respect to questions of motive, intent and good faith, the party opposing summary judgment must present a factual predicate for his argument in order to raise a genuine issue of fact.

31991–2002
Seery v. Yale-New Haven Hospital green
connappct · 1989
2 sentences

1993In essence, "[t]he Sheets exception has been narrowly construed and requires proof on the part of the former employee that the discharge was for a demonstrably improper reason." Seery v. Yale-New Haven Hospital, 17 Conn. App. 532 , 539 , 554 A.2d 757 (1989).

1993In essence, "[t]he Sheets exception has been narrowly construed and requires proof on the part of the former employee that the discharge was for a demonstrably improper reason." Seery v. Yale-New Haven Hospital, 17 Conn. App. 532 , 539 , 554 A.2d 757 (1989).

21991–1993
Sophia v. City of Danbury green
connappct · 2009
2 sentences

2021Under the Sheets doctrine, one of the elements the plaintiff must prove for wrongful discharge is causa- tion—’’that is, that the discharge occurred for a reason violating public policy.’’ Sophia v. Danbury, 116 Conn. App. 68 , 74–75, 974 A.2d 804 (2009).

2021Under the Sheets doctrine, one of the elements the plaintiff must prove for wrongful discharge is causa- tion—’’that is, that the discharge occurred for a reason violating public policy.’’ Sophia v. Danbury, 116 Conn. App. 68 , 74–75, 974 A.2d 804 (2009).

12021–2021
Brittell v. Department of Correction green
conn · 1998
2 sentences

2019The defendant again contends in its appellate brief that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient facts to support a claim for constructive discharge, noting that a plaintiff must allege that instead of firing an employee directly, the employer intentionally created "an intolerable work atmosphere that forces an employee to quit involuntarily." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Brittell v. Dept. of Correction , supra, 247 Conn. at 178 , 717 A.2d 1254 .

2019The defendant again contends in its appellate brief that the plaintiff failed to plead sufficient facts to support a claim for constructive discharge, noting that a plaintiff must allege that instead of firing an employee directly, the employer intentionally created "an intolerable work atmosphere that forces an employee to quit involuntarily." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Brittell v. Dept. of Correction , supra, 247 Conn. at 178 , 717 A.2d 1254 .

12019–2019
Torosyan v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. green
conn · 1995
2 sentences

2003In Torosyan v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , 234 Conn. 1 , 662 A.2d 89 (1995), the Supreme Court upheld the trial court's award of damages in an action for breach of an implied contract of employment.

2003In Torosyan v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , 234 Conn. 1 , 662 A.2d 89 (1995), the Supreme Court upheld the trial court's award of damages in an action for breach of an implied contract of employment.

12003–2003
Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

2002Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld, [ 224 Conn. 240, 250 , 618 A.2d 506 (1992)].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Reynolds v. Chrysler First Commercial Corp., supra, 40 Conn. App. 732 .

2002Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld, [ 224 Conn. 240, 250 , 618 A.2d 506 (1992)].” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Reynolds v. Chrysler First Commercial Corp., supra, 40 Conn. App. 732 .

12002–2002
Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods, Inc. green
conn · 1980
2 sentences

2002The general rule is that "contracts of permanent employment, or for an indefinite term, are terminable at will." Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods, Inc ., 179 Conn. 471 , 474 , 427 A.2d 385 (1980).

2002The general rule is that "contracts of permanent employment, or for an indefinite term, are terminable at will." Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods, Inc ., 179 Conn. 471 , 474 , 427 A.2d 385 (1980).

12002–2002
Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp. green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2000Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp., 240 Conn. 576 , 582 (1997); and Parsons v. United Technologies Corp., 243 Conn. 66 , 79 (1997); or a violation of an express statutory prohibition, see e.g.

2000Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp., 240 Conn. 576 , 582 (1997); and Parsons v. United Technologies Corp., 243 Conn. 66 , 79 (1997); or a violation of an express statutory prohibition, see e.g.

12000–2000
Parsons v. United Technologies Corp. green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2000Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp., 240 Conn. 576 , 582 (1997); and Parsons v. United Technologies Corp., 243 Conn. 66 , 79 (1997); or a violation of an express statutory prohibition, see e.g.

2000Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp., 240 Conn. 576 , 582 (1997); and Parsons v. United Technologies Corp., 243 Conn. 66 , 79 (1997); or a violation of an express statutory prohibition, see e.g.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-51m (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CT 12 (1991–2023) OH 4 (1990–2025) WA 2 (2005–2005)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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