Sheila E. Horn, Respondent v. New York Times, Appellant

Summary

The Court of Appeals held that the narrow exception to the at‑will employment doctrine created in Wieder v. Skala does not extend to a physician employed by a non‑medical employer, and therefore Dr. Horn's breach‑of‑contract claim fails. The motion to dismiss the first cause of action was granted and the Appellate Division's order was reversed. Justice Smith dissented, arguing that Horn had stated a viable implied‑contract claim.