Austin v. Healthtrust, Inc.-The Hosp. Co.

OPINION

SEERDEN, Chief Justice.

Lynda Gail Austin, appellant, brought suit against her former employer and supervisor, appellees, claiming that she was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting the illegal drug use of a co-worker. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of appellees. We affirm.

Factual Backgeound

Appellant worked as an emergency room nurse at Gulf Coast Medical Hospital since 1978. In July 1992, appellant noticed another emergency room nurse, Clay Adam, acting in a manner consistent with someone under the influence of drugs or narcotics. Appellant learned…