John C. Harless v. First National Bank in Fairmont

Summary

The court held that an at-will employee stated a cause of action for wrongful discharge because he alleged that he was fired in retaliation for trying to enforce substantial public policies embodied in consumer-protection laws. It also held that the complaint sufficiently alleged intentional and outrageous conduct causing emotional distress and was sufficient against the individual defendants. The certified ruling dismissing both counts was reversed.