Rouch v. Continental Airlines, Inc.

OPINION

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

This appeal arises out of Cindy Rouch’s wrongful termination and defamation action against Continental Airlines, Inc. The jury entered a verdict in Rouch’s favor on her defamation claim. The trial court, however, granted Continental’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on the ground that Rouch consented to the defamatory statements. Rouch appeals. We affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Factual & Procedural History

Cindy Rouch worked for Continental Airlines as an airport sales agent. During her employment with Continental, Joe Delpero was Continental’s…