Fisher v. J. C. Penney Co.

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

Hazel Fisher and her husband, Robert E. Fisher, brought an action against J. C. Penney Company, Inc., doing business as J. C. Penney Company, and J. C. Penney Company, Inc., doing business as Treasure Island. The complaint alleged that Hazel Fisher was arrested for shoplifting in a Treasure Island store and an employee of the Treasure Island store reported the offense to "J. C. Penney,” and advised Hazel Fisher’s employer (J. C. Penney) of the charges. As the result of this she resigned her job because of the pressures put upon her. The petition further alleged that…