JUDGE SIDES WITH WAL-MART IN JULIE ROEHM CASE

Michigan Judge Denise Langford Morris has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former troubled marketing exec Julie Roehm on the grounds that the case should be filed in Arkansas where Wal-Mart is based. This comes as a victory for the retail giant after they asked the court in June to toss the case, arguing that Roehm should have filed in Arkansas.

As you’ll recall, Roehm was fired from Wal-Mart in December due to accusations of inappropriate behavior, including sexual relations with a subordinate. Roehm then sued, filing a breach of contract and fraud claim against Wal-Mart alleging the company owes her severance pay.

Roehm is reportedly deciding whether to appeal in Michigan or file in Arkansas.