Larks v. Husteads
A tow truck driver employed by his brothers company was terminated for allegedly stealing money from a customers car. The driver had a long history of keeping company money collected from customers, which the driver called borrowing without permission. Following his termination, the drivers brother (and former boss) allegedly told a family member and a prospective employer that the driver was a thief. The driver sued his brother and the company for slander and related claims. The trial court granted defendants summary judgment motion. The court found undisputed evidence that the alleged statements were both true and privileged. Court affirm the judgment.
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