Legal Opinion
Wilkinson v. Shoney's, Inc.
Supreme Court of Kansas
Decided May 29, 1998No. 78,649PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Larson, J.:
Raymond Willdnson filed this action after being fired from his management position at Shoney’s, Inc., and having his unemployment benefits challenged. Willdnson alleged claims for malicious prosecution, wrongful discharge, and negligent misrepresentation. A unanimous jury found in his favor, awarded a total of $533,271 in damages, and recommended the imposition of punitive damages. Shoney’s and National Employers’ Council, Inc. (NEC), which handled Shoney’s’ unemployment compensation claims, appeal numerous issues. Willdnson cross-appeals.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Esther Perera v. Siegel Trading Company, Incorporated, an Illinois Corporation, Frank Mazza and Howard SiegelCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1992
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3Cited by9 opinions
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