Davies v. Martel Laboratory Services, Inc.

545 N.E.2d 475 (1989)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Davies (P) alleged that Martel (D) hired her in April 1980 to perform oil analysis and mapping work until March 1, 1983. In the latter part of February 1983, P attended a dinner with D’s president, and at that time, P was made an offer from D to alter, change, and modify the terms of her employment contract. P was to be made a vice president of D earning $40,000 per year if she would obtain an MBA degree. If she accepted the offer, she would immediately be designated a permanent employee of D and appointed to the President’s Council. P was also promised ½ the expenses of her obtaining the degree. P immediately accepted the offer. In the fall of 1983, she enrolled at Northwestern. P attended the President’s Council meetings and assumed additional duties and responsibilities as a policymaker at D. On October 12, 1984, D terminated her employment without cause. P sued D, and her amended complaint was dismissed. P appealed.