Browse 3 public policy exception to at will employment cases decided by Illinois Appellate Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Employee's emotional distress claim revived, wrongful termination claim dismissed
Beckham v. Petermann, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 10, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued her former employer for wrongful termination and inte...
Retaliatory Discharge Claim Fails: Testimony Not "But For" Cause of Firing
Harrell v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former Chicago police officer, sued the city for retaliatory d...
Officer's Whistleblower Claim Fails Due to Performance Issues
Funkhouser v. City of Granite City, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the city and its police chie...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 public policy exception to at will employment cases from Illinois Appellate Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Mixed: 1, Defendant Win: 2.
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