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Frank J. Greco Plaintiff
vs.
Halliburton Company Defendant


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Issues:
Drug testing, refusal, privacy, policy and procedure,
 
Case Summary:
Frank Greco files suit against his former employer, the Halliburton Company, after he was terminated for refusing to participate in a company-mandated drug test. Greco's suit alleged wrongful discharge, a breach of the covenant of good faith and other violations. The company asserted that its written policy stated that refusing to submit to a drug test was grounds for dismissal. The company filed a motion to dismiss, which was later amended to a motion for summary judgment.
 
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
This is the first judicial review of this case.
 
Outcome:
Greco loses. The U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming granted the company's motion for summary judgment The court noted that Greco and all other employees signed statements indicating they understood the company's drug policy and the consequences for violating it.