No Wrongful Termination When Contract Not Renewed.

Actress brought suit for wrongful termination after her contract for a sixth season of a television show was not renewed. The trial court denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and defendant sought extraordinary relief.  The Court of Appeal granted the petition, stating:  “A cause of action for wrongful termination in violation of public policy does not lie if an employer decides simply not to exercise an option to renew a contract.” Touchstone Television Productions v. Sup. Ct. (Nicollette Sheridan)   (Cal. App. Second Dist., Div. 4; August 16, 2012) 208 Cal.App.4th 676.