Alford v. Oliver

Deen, Presiding Judge.

J. E. and Myrtle Oliver brought suit against Lamar and Maxine Alford, individually and d/b/a Thomas’ Restaurant, for fraudulent conversion of money paid by Mrs. Oliver to Lamar Alford, her employer, for group health insurance which he was supposed to forward to Blue Cross. At trial, Alford admitted converting these funds to his own use and stated that he felt he was responsible for medical bills incurred by Mr. Oliver that were not covered by group health insurance. The trial court directed a verdict against Alford as to liability, but left the issues of general damages,…