Facts

Andrew Pashman sued Aetna Insurance co. of Connecticut and Medicity Inc., in connection with an employment dispute.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that he started working for defendant in 2010 as a Regional Vice President of Sales, and was promoted to Enterprise Area Vice President shortly thereafter. In May 2012, he was transferred back to his old position. In Oct., defendants fired him. Plaintiff alleged he was wrongfully terminated for, among others, asking for commission he was entitled to.

Plaintiff asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, failure to pay wages due in violation of the California Labor Code, violation of Labor Code Section 232, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, libel, and slander.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied plaintiff's allegations, and asserted various affirmative defenses. Defendants alleged that plaintiff was fired because of his bad behavior, as evidenced by his past Human Resources violations. Plaintiff also failed to return defendants' property upon termination. Defendants moved for summary judgment, arguing it had valid reasons for terminating plaintiff.

Result

The district court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment.