Miranda v. Helman Group
The Helman Group (Helman), its human resources manager, Christine Hess (Hess), and its employee, Alicia Castillo (Castillo), appeal from the judgment entered after jury trial. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Helman's former employee, Genoveva Miranda (Miranda), on her claims for wrongful termination in violation of public policy against Helman, intentional infliction of emotional distress against Hess and Castillo, and defamation against Helman, Hess and Castillo.
Appellants contend that the verdict on wrongful termination in violation of public policy was against California law because a complaint of workplace defamation does not implicate any matter of public concern. They also contend that damages for lost wages were not recoverable on any cause of action because Miranda was not wrongfully terminated. Court reverse the judgment as to the award of $130,000 against Helman for wrongful termination, and otherwise affirm.
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