Wright v. Sparrow

Cureton, Judge:

This case arises out of the termination of an employment relationship. Elizabeth Wright was employed as Program Coordinator of the Florence Adult Development Center. Walter M. Sparrow is the Executive Director of the Florence County Mental Retardation Board. One of his duties is oversight of the Florence Adult Development Center. Sparrow terminated Wright’s employment on October 29, 1984. She filed suit against Sparrow alleging three causes of action: (1) invasion of privacy, (2) outrage, and (3) defamation. The trial court granted Sparrow’s motion for summary judgment on all…