...and without just cause. Ms. Coping sued Sears, Roebuck and Co. and the store's loss-prevention manager, Ronald B. Wisham, in Richmond County Superior Court last year, alleging malicious prosecution. "This is an important day for Ms...

...and $7,500 in compensatory damages. The jury also found that the Augusta store's loss-prevention manager, Ronald B. Wisham, should pay Ms. Coping $7,500 in compensatory damages. "It was a good verdict. I'm very happy for Barbara...