Love

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

INTRODUCTION

This case arises from the employment relationship between Plaintiff Jerry H. Love and his employer, Defendant Motion Industries. Plaintiffs complaint alleges eight causes of action ranging from wrongful termination in violation of California’s whistle-blower protection law to intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendant here moves for summary judgment on all claims. For the reasons that follow, the Court grants Defendant’s motion in its entirety.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Defendant is a company engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial bearings as well as fluid, mechanical, electrical and power transmission components. Declaration of Dave Sharp (“Sharp Decl.”) at ¶ 5. Plaintiff met with Dave Sharp, Manager of Defendant’s Menlo Park Branch, during January 2000 to discuss possible employment as an Outside Sales Person with Defendant. During the meeting, Plaintiff told Sharp that he wanted to be compensated in the amount of $43,000 per year. Deposition of Jerry H. Love (“Love Dep.”) at 54. According to Plaintiff, Sharp told him that after one year his pay would shift from a guaranteed salary to a…