Becker v. Direct Energy, LP

{¶ 1} In this case, Defendant-Appellant Direct Energy, L.P. ("DE") appeals from a judgment in favor of Plaintiff-Appellee, Stephen Becker, on claims for breach of an employment agreement and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. After a jury trial, the jury awarded Becker $655,733.44 in damages and rejected Becker's claim for defamation.

{¶ 2} In support of its appeal, DE contends that the trial court erred in overruling its motion for summary judgment and in denying its motion for directed verdict on Becker's claims for breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and…