Hurst v. Alabama Power Co.

James B. Hurst and Corinne T. Hurst sued Alabama Power Company (hereinafter "APCo") alleging fraud, misrepresentation, and tortious interference with Mrs. Hurst's employment. The trial court entered a summary judgment for APCo on the tortious interference claim. The remaining counts were tried before a jury, which returned a verdict for APCo. The Hursts appealed the summary judgment on the tortious interference claim.

On a motion for summary judgment, the burden is initially on the movant to make a prima facie showing that there is no genuine issue of material fact (i.e., that there is no…