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Business Assoctiations Keyed to Gabalson, 3rd Ed.
Jackson v. Righter
Citation:
891 P.2d 1387 (1995)Facts
Marie Jackson began working at Novell in November 1988 as a secretary in the Software Engineering Department, with Grover Righter as her supervisor. Righter promoted Marie to administrative assistant and project coordinator positions, authorized unworked overtime as an unofficial raise, and gave her substantial bonuses. By November 1990, Righter became attracted to Marie and began a romantic relationship with her, spending time with her during working hours discussing personal matters and engaging in physical affection. They went to various locations under the pretext of business. In July 1991, Marie ended the relationship with Righter and began a relationship with Clay Wilkes, another Novell employee. In August 1991, Righter became Vice President of Univel and moved to the Sandy office, with Marie transferring with him under his supervision. Jeffrey Jackson became aware of Marie’s romantic involvements in November 1991. The Jacksons attempted reconciliation but ultimately divorced. Jeffrey then filed suit against Righter, Wilkes, Novell, and Univel, claiming alienation of affections, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and interference with marital contract.
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