Horn v. Davis Electrical Constructors, Inc.

Cureton, Judge:

This is a retaliatory discharge action brought pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 41-1-80 (Cum. Supp. 1989). The case was tried before a judge and jury. Davis moved for a directed verdict on the grounds that (1) there was no evidence Horn had been actually discharged from his position, (2) there was insufficient evidence of a retaliatory motive, and (3) it was undisputed Horn did not receive a full medical release. The trial judge denied this motion. The judge ruled the jury only needed to decide whether Horn had been discharged in violation of the statute. The verdict form…