Holt

MEMORANDUM **

Dean Michael Holt, a commercial phot, appeals the district court’s summary judgment in favor of defendant United Airlines, Inc. (United). In his diversity action, Holt alleged that, under Washington law, he was wrongfully terminated by United. On appeal, Holt argues that there is a genuine issue of material fact as to whether United breached a 1995 settlement and rehire agreement (Agreement) between Holt and United. The Agreement provided that United would re-hire Holt in exchange for Holt’s relinquishment of claims arising from his separation from United several years before. Holt also contends that, because he gave “additional consideration,” the district court erred in holding that he was an at-will employee and could be terminated without cause. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 (1994), and we affirm.

When an employment contract provides for at-will employment, the employer may terminate the employee without breaching the contract. St. Yves v. Mid State Bank, 111 Wash.2d 374 , 757 P.2d 1384 (Wash.1988), overruled on other grounds by Berg v. Hudesman, 115 Wash.2d 657 , 801 P.2d 222 (Wash.1990). The Agreement explicitly provided that Holt was a…