Isagholian v. Carnegie Institute of Detroit, Inc.

Plaintiff was hired by defendant on April 1, 1968 to teach courses in chemistry and microbiology. Through a series of negotiations, the term of such employment was extended to September 20, 1969. On August 29, 1969, plaintiff was discharged. Claiming the discharge to be a breach of the contract of employment, plaintiff seeks damages arising from the breach and also for slanderous statements made by defendant’s agent concerning plaintiff on September 2, 1969 when plaintiff attempted to return to work. From a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $50,000, defendant appeals as of…