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Thunderburk v. United Food & Commercial Workers' Union

Cal. Ct. App.October 22, 2001No. E029765Cited 4 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Gaut
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

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Claim Types

Wrongful TerminationBreach of Contract

Outcome

Plaintiff's wrongful termination claims against the union were preempted by federal labor law (LMRDA) because she was a confidential employee, giving the union unfettered right to discharge her without state law limitations.

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