Simpson v. Indopco, Inc.

ULRICH, Judge.

Howard Simpson appeals from the trial court’s grant of judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in favor of Indopco, Inc., d/b/a National Starch and Chemical Company, Inc. (National Starch) on Mr. Simpson’s malicious prosecution claim. Mr. Simpson contends that National Starch failed to provide accurate, complete and potentially exculpatory information to the Fraud Unit of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, which caused criminal charges to be filed against Mr. Simpson. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed.

Facts

Mr. Simpson is an employee of National Starch. He filed…