Dugan v. Mittal Steel USA, Inc.

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Christine Dugan appeals the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Mittal Steel USA, Inc. ("Mittal"), and Mit-tal employee Jay Komorowski (collectively, "Appellees") on her defamation claim. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

The facts most favorable to Dugan as the party opposing summary judgment indicate that in 2004, Mittal hired North America Security Solutions, Inc. ("NASS"), to investigate an alleged theft ring in its fabrication and reclamation department, in which Dugan worked. NASS conducted interviews with several…