Evaluation Research Corp. v. Alequin

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether there is sufficient evidence of fraud to support the jury’s verdict in favor of the plaintiff in an action arising out of an employment termination.

In July 1990, Evaluation Research Corporation (ERC), a government contractor, hired Raymond Alequin, an electronic technician, to work as a shield test engineer in connection with a project at the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. In November 1990, ERC terminated Alequin. Alequin filed an amended motion for judgment against ERC and its manager, Willard B. McDougal, asserting actions of actual and…