Morrison v. Gugle

Peggy Bryant, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Judith C. Morrison, appeals from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas granting directed verdicts to defendantsappellees, Pamela M. Gugle and Michael P. Vasko, on plaintiffs claims of wrongful termination and defamation. Because the trial court erred in granting directed verdicts to defendants, we reverse.

In January 1994, plaintiff and Gugle, who are twin sisters, decided to open a consignment store for upscale furniture in Columbus. In May 1994, the two sisters incorporated under the name An Elegant Encore. Pursuant to the…