Durckel v. St. Joseph Hospital

OPINION

KEM THOMPSON FROST, Justice.

This case arises out of an employment dispute. Appellant Ellen Durckel appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of appellees, St. Joseph Hospital (the “Hospital”) and Kim Nettleton. In four issues, Durckel contends the trial court erred in granting summary judgment disposing of her claims for breach of contract, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and punitive damages. We affirm.

I. Factual and ProcedüRal Background

In May of 1987, the Hospital hired Durckel as its Director of Public Relations. In December of 1992, the Hospital…