The Case of Walter Nix

Laura Summers was initially suspended from her assistant manager position at McDonald's and later fired. The ordeal left her suffering from panic attacks, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Laura Fletcher filed a civil lawsuit against McDonald's for failing to warn employees of the strip search scammer who was targeting fast food outlets. In October 2005, it was announced that Walter Nix would only receive probation despite previously agreeing to a one year term.