· 3/9/1970
Kroger Company v. Young
Citations
- 172 S.E.2d 720
- 210 Va. 564
- 1970 Va. LEXIS 163
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- finding statements made “by an employer to his employees of reason for the discharge of a fellow employee . . . are qualifiedly privileged”
- derogatory statements about specific work habits, productivity, and ability to work with others were sufficient to support defamation action
- employees had interest in situation of co-employee and handling of company funds
- employees had interest in situation of co-employee and handling of company funds
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Judges: Carrico
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