Berry v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Ness, Justice:

This is an action by respondent Berry against his employer, appellant Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, to recover money allegedly due him under Goodyear’s “release” pay policy. Goodyear appeals from an order granting Berry’s motion for a directed verdict. We reverse.

Respondent was employed in appellant’s Greenville store as a commercial salesman for nineteen years, and on January 5, 1976, he was given a leave of absence, with full compensation, because of health problems. Pursuant to Goodyear’s sick leave policy, it requested a statement from Berry’s doctor on March 1, 1976,…