Ortiz Algarin v. Federal Express Corp.

OPINION AND ORDER

GIERBOLINI, Senior District Judge.

Pending before us is defendant Federal Express’ Motion for Partial Dismissal of the cause of action of “compelled self-publication” defamation. (Docket entry # 43). Obviously, plaintiffs oppose. (Docket entry # 62).

BACKGROUND

This case is before us pursuant to the diversity of citizenship statute. 28 U.S.C. § 1332. This is a civil action filed by Mr. Benjamin Ortiz and his wife, Zelideth Rivera, to recover the personal and economic damages allegedly inflicted by Ortiz’ former employer, Federal Express Corp. (FedEx), as result of the tortious…