Court of Appeals of Washington May 16, 1997, 18808-2-II (Chen v. State)

Armstrong, J.

Western State Hospital dismissed Dr. Hsi Chen after a six-month probationary period, citing poor performance. Chen sued, alleging (1) fraud based on his reliance on the State’s representations about the probationary employment period, and (2) discrimination. The trial court granted summary judgment for the State, and Chen appeals.