Northport Health Services, Inc. v. Owens

Terry Crabtree, Judge.

This is a case involving claims of defamation and wrongful discharge. A Washington County jury returned a verdict in favor of appellees and awarded damages. The trial court later awarded attorney’s fees and costs. Appellants raise four points on appeal, essentially challenging the sufficiency of the evidence to support the verdict. We affirm.

Appellant Northport Health Services (Northport) operates the Fayetteville Health and Rehabilitation Center (Center), and appellant Kristy Unkel is the Director of Nursing at the Center. Appellees Diane Owens and Alisa Main are…