Arby's, Inc. v. Cooper

Cooper, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a lawsuit brought by plaintiff, a former employee of defendant Arby’s, Inc., for unpaid annual bonuses totaling $100,000 and expenses in the amount of $20,137.30. A jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $120,137.30 plus attorney fees in the amount of $30,000. Defendant appeals from the judgment entered on the jury verdict.

Defendant contends the trial court erred in denying its motion for directed verdict. Defendant has admitted liability for the expenses due to plaintiff but argues that the oral promises to pay bonuses were not…