Kroger Texas Ltd. Partnership v. Suberu

OPINION

Justice FRANCIS.

Opinion By

Theresa Suberu was leaving a Kroger grocery store when an employee stopped her and accused her of attempting to steal a basket of groceries. A jury ultimately acquitted Suberu of the shoplifting charge, and Suberu sued Kroger Texas Limited Partnership and assistant store manager Robert Moody (collectively “Kroger”) for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury found in Suberu’s favor on both claims and awarded her actual and exemplary damages. The trial court rendered judgment in accordance with the jury’s verdict, and…