New York Court of Appeals

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

February 25, 2003100 N.Y.2d 85

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding 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 dismissed the breach‑of‑contract claim. Justice Smith dissented, arguing that the claim should be affirmed.