Bergman v. Oshman's Sporting Goods, Inc.

McKAY, Justice.

This a slander case. Appellant Douglas Bergman brought suit against appellee Jack Williams and appellee Oshman’s Sporting Goods, Inc., alleging he was slandered by certain words spoken by appellee Williams. Both appellees moved for summary judgment which was granted by the trial court.

Appellant and Don Eisenstein were employees at appellee Oshman’s store in Dallas, Texas. Appellee Williams was the manager. Cash shortages occurred while appellant was working at the store but cleared up when he left employment with Oshman’s. Before appellant left employment, Williams discussed…