Cook v. Heck's Inc.

McHUGH, Justice:

The appellant, Faith W. Cook, was terminated from her employment in June of 1983. She instituted a civil action in the Circuit Court of Putnam County against her former employer, M & W Distributing Co. (M & W), the parent company of M & W, Heck’s, Inc. (Heck’s), and various officers of Heck’s and M & W. Her complaint alleged breach of contract, violation of W.Va.Code, 21-5-4, et seq. [1975], conspiracy, and intentional, reckless and malicious infliction of emotional distress. A jury trial commenced on May 25, 1984. Following presentation of the appellant’s evidence, the trial…