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In June 2002, Blinn received a job offer from another hospital in Kansas. However, after obtaining assurances from Beatrice that his job with Beatrice was secure, Blinn decide the job offer from the Kansas hospital. | In June 2002, Blinn received a job offer from another hospital in Kansas. However, after obtaining assurances from Beatrice that his job with Beatrice was secure, Blinn decide the job offer from the Kansas hospital. | ||
Nontheless, in early 2003, Beatrice asked Blinn to resign from his position. Blinn refused to resign; so, he was terminated. | |||
|procedural_history=Blinn sued Beatrice in state district court for wrongful discharge. | |||
|issues=Can an at-will employee maintain an action for [[promissory estoppel]]? | |issues=Can an at-will employee maintain an action for [[promissory estoppel]]? | ||
|arguments=Blinn: Beatrice's oral representation induced him to forgo another employment offer. | |||
|case_text_links={{Infobox Case Brief/Case Text Link | |case_text_links={{Infobox Case Brief/Case Text Link | ||
|link=https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/blinn-v-beatrice-community-895550073 | |link=https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/blinn-v-beatrice-community-895550073 | ||
Revision as of 18:50, August 8, 2023
| Blinn v. Beatrice Hospital | |
| Court | Nebraska Supreme Court |
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| Citation | 708 N.W.2d 235 |
| Date decided | January 6, 2006 |
Facts
Mr. Blinn was an at-will employee; he was 67 years old. His employer was Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center, Inc. ("Beatrice").
In June 2002, Blinn received a job offer from another hospital in Kansas. However, after obtaining assurances from Beatrice that his job with Beatrice was secure, Blinn decide the job offer from the Kansas hospital.
Nontheless, in early 2003, Beatrice asked Blinn to resign from his position. Blinn refused to resign; so, he was terminated.Procedural History
Blinn sued Beatrice in state district court for wrongful discharge.
Issues
Can an at-will employee maintain an action for promissory estoppel?
Arguments
Blinn: Beatrice's oral representation induced him to forgo another employment offer.
