Schoonover v. Carpet World, Inc.

This case involves a claim for wages, commissions, and attorney fees.

Plaintiff (petitioner), Amy Ann Schoonover, brought action in King County Superior Court, claiming that defendant (respondent), Carpet World, Inc., was bound by the terms of an employment contract made with plaintiff by defendant's employee, one Rodriguez. Plaintiff based her claim on the theory that Rodriguez had apparent authority to hire her on a salary and commission basis, thereby binding the defendant to the contract. The trial court rejected plaintiff's claim that a binding contract existed but, upon the theory of…