Donald Morgan v. Hydie Morgan, et al.

On July 8, 2024, the Florida jury delivered a $300,000 verdict in favor of Donald Morgan after finding his wife's extra-marital partner liable for defamation and slander which led to Donald's wrongful termination.

Case Background

On June 21, 2022, Donald Morgan filed a defamation lawsuit against his wife and her lover before the Florida State, Duval County, Fourth Circuit Court. Judge Michael Sharrit presided over this case. [Case number: 2022-CA-003547]

Cause

Donald Morgan and Hydie Morgan were married. Hydie worked for Chidi Uche, a medical doctor, who employed her as a phlebotomist. In May 2020, Donald discovered that Hydie and Chidi were having an affair. This revelation caused significant stress, as Donald opposed the affair and sought to salvage his mar