Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit March 22, 1993, Nos. 91-2743, 91-2744 (Swengler v. ITT Corporation Electro-Optical Products Division)

OPINION

HAMILTON, Circuit judge:

Michael Swengler (Swengler) appeals the district court’s grant of a directed verdict in favor of the Electro-Optical Products Division of ITT Corporation (ITT), dismissing his claim for breach of an employment contract. ITT cross-appeals the district court’s grant of a directed verdict in favor of Swengler, dismissing its claim for' defamation.