Alford v. Life Savers, Inc.

The plaintiff appeals from an order dismissing the amended petition after a demurrer to the amended petition had been sustained.

The amended petition alleged that the plaintiff had been employed by the defendant as a salesman. On February 2, 1978, the plaintiffs employment was terminated by his supervisor, an employee of the defendant, allegedly without notice and without cause. The amended petition further alleged that the defendant was negligent in failing to exercise proper supervision and control over the plaintiffs supervisor; in failing to ascertain whether the reasons given for the…