Interstate Freeway Services, Inc. v. Houser

There was no evidence of pretextual deceit in this case. The circumstances adduced by the majority to support fraud are these:

1. Houser had a good reputation.

2. He was offered an employment package which included paid vacation and insurance benefits that he never received.

3. Another Interstate manager, Bill Landers, kept an eye of him.

4. His employment lasted two weeks.

5. He was fired for an attitude problem and for giving away tea and coffee to employees.

Where in these circumstances is the substantial proof of fraud? All the majority has done is set out events leading up to an employee…