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Evening News Ass’n v. Peterson
Citation:
477 F. Supp. 77 (D.D.C. 1979)Facts
Gordon Peterson was employed as a newscaster-anchorman by Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. from 1969 to 1978 under several employment contracts. His 1977 contract was for a three-year term ending June 30, 1980, with two additional one-year options. In June 1978, Post-Newsweek sold its television station to Evening News Association, and Peterson’s contract was included in the Bill of Sale and Assignment. Peterson continued working for Evening News for about 14 months, receiving all compensation and benefits provided in his contract. In August 1979, Peterson resigned to accept employment with a competing television station. Peterson claimed his contract was not assignable because it involved personal services and a special relationship of confidence with Post-Newsweek and its personnel. The contract contained no express provision regarding assignability but did include an integration clause stating it contained the entire understanding of the parties.
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