Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit March 2, 2001, No. 99-55810; D.C. No. CV-98-01223-RSWL (Ramer v. Southern California Gas Co.)

MEMORANDUM *

Ernest Ramer appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendants in his wrongful discharge action. His appeal includes a challenge to the district court’s determination that his action fails even when construed under ERISA.1 We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

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