In Jacobs v. Universal Development Corp., 62 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 (Cal App. 1997), the court held that "[o]nly an employer can be liable for tortious discharge, and fellow employees cannot be held accountable for tortious discharge on a conspiracy theory."
Summary of this case from U.S. ex Rel. Sikkenga v. Regence Bluecross Blueshield of Utah1997. Pages 121 — 131
See 53 Cal.App.4th 692.
In Jacobs v. Universal Development Corp., 62 Cal.Rptr.2d 446 (Cal App. 1997), the court held that "[o]nly an employer can be liable for tortious discharge, and fellow employees cannot be held accountable for tortious discharge on a conspiracy theory."
Summary of this case from U.S. ex Rel. Sikkenga v. Regence Bluecross Blueshield of UtahFull title:Jacobs v. Universal Development Corp
Court:Court of Appeal of California
Date published: Jan 1, 1997
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