Opinion ID: 1135943
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: The Garritys' Claim

Text: 3. Shortly after Overland Outfitters purchased the Santa Fe store in February 1991, it brought in Bruce Davis as the new store manager. Davis retained the Garritys as sales staff for Overland Outfitters and raised their pay. The Garritys allege that they noticed Davis exhibiting unusual behavior shortly after he began working at the Santa Fe store. They allege that he would frequently retire to a room in the back of the store, which he used as his apartment, and when he emerged he acted aggressively and erratically. They also allege that, on one occasion, Troy's friend looked through a partially opened office door and observed Davis sniffing a white powdery substance. Shortly following this incident, Joan Garrity phoned Leslie Leahy, who was acting as the Santa Fe contact for Overland Outfitters, and reported her suspicions that Davis was using illegal drugs. Leslie Leahy agreed to notify the owner of Overland Outfitters. One week later, on April 4, 1991, Davis fired the Garritys. The Garritys then sued for breach of employment contract and wrongful discharge. [1] After the Garritys presented their case in chief, the trial court granted Overland Outfitters' motion for a directed verdict.