Hennis v. O'CONNOR

This was an action for slander brought by Ronald Hennis against Michael T. O’Connor and Transcon Lines, Inc. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $10,000. The defendants appeal from the judgment on the verdict.

The plaintiff sought general damages for statements alleged *113to have been made by Transcon’s sales manager, O’Connor, following the termination of Hennis’ employment as a salesman with Transcon. Specifically, Hennis alleged that O’Connor made statements which he knew to be false to the plaintiff’s friends, business associates, and customers, accusing him of…