Wilkerson v. Goss

LAMAR, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Ronnie and Pamela Goss filed suit against Rickey Wilkerson and Phenix Transportation, Inc. (“Defendants”), in the Chancery Court of Smith County, Mississippi, alleging that “Rickey Wilkerson fraudulently induced the plaintiffs to settle their workers’ compensation claims and to release all claims against Phenix Transportation, Inc.” in return for $65,000. The Gosses further alleged that Wilkerson knew, or should have known, that the checks would not clear due to insufficient funds. The Gosses did not allege any specific facts in their complaint nor have they…