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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Burnham v. Karl & Gelb, P.C.green2 sentences2023See, 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). | 2 | 3 |
Dais v. Laidlaw Transit, Inc., No. Cv95 0146079 S (Mar. 29, 1996)green1 sentence1998Rptr. 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Morris v. Hartford Courant Co.
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2 sentences2002To 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. | 3 | 1991–2002 |
Seery v. Yale-New Haven Hospital
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2 sentences1993In 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). | 2 | 1991–1993 |
Sophia v. City of Danbury
green
2 sentences2021Under 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). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Brittell v. Department of Correction
green
2 sentences2019The 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 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Torosyan v. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
green
2 sentences2003In 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. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld
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2 sentences2002Wadia 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 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Sheets v. Teddy's Frosted Foods, Inc.
green
2 sentences2002The 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). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Faulkner v. United Technologies Corp.
green
2 sentences2000Faulkner 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. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Parsons v. United Technologies Corp.
green
2 sentences2000Faulkner 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. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
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.
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.