A Washington appellate court reversed a trial court’s ruling and held that the Port of Tacoma isn’t entitled to summary judgment on a terminated equipment maintenance mechanic’s claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, finding that he performed a public duty by testifying in a deposition, the port had a legitimate reason for discharging him—knowingly giving false testimony, and that he established a genuine issue of material fact preventing dismissal of his claim.
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