Oliver v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Cooper, Judge.

Appellant, an employee of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”), was accused by her manager and a security guard employed by WalMart of taking a ten-cent cup of ice without paying for it. Although she was not fired, she became very upset after her manager read a counseling statement to her. Following the incident, appellant had trouble sleeping and experienced chest pains and feelings of low self esteem. Appellant subsequently filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart, the manager and the security guard (hereinafter “appellees”), asserting claims of libel, slander and intentional infliction…