Ex Parte Graham

The petitioner, Pamela Graham, was discharged from her employment with the Community Action Agency of North Central Alabama, Inc. ("the Agency"). Graham sued the Agency; its executive director, Thomas M. Wood III; and two other employees, Sue Murphy and Linda Vest, alleging breach of an employment contract, slander, and the tort of outrage. The slander claim was dismissed on the joint stipulation of the parties.

Following oral argument and the submission of briefs and supporting documents, the trial court entered a summary judgment in favor of the defendants. As to the breach of contract…