Woody v. Stapp

¶1 David M. Woody worked as an at-will employee for Pacific Northwest National Laboratories/ Battelle. His employment was terminated based on investigative reports given by his co-workers, Darby Stapp, *19Jennifer Irlam (formerly Zohn), Ellen Prendergast, and Michael Fallon, following an investigation prompted by Mr. Woody’s refusal to attend a work meeting in the presence of Ms. Irlam. Mr. Woody sued the co-workers, alleging defamation, civil conspiracy, and tortious interference with a business expectancy. He appeals the summary dismissal of his suit, contending material fact issues remain and…