Newsom v. Thalhimer Bros., Inc.

TOMLIN, Presiding Judge, Western Section.

Charlotte Anne Newsom (“plaintiff’ or “Ms. Newsom”) filed a petition in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, accusing James McCoy, Sarah McIntyre and their employer, Thalhimer Brothers Inc. (“defendants” or by name) of extortion, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. In a jury trial, at the conclusion of plaintiffs proof the trial court directed a verdict in favor of defendants as to all claims. Generally stated, the sole issue plaintiff presents to this court on appeal is whether the trial court erred in granting a…