Pregnant Popeye's worker fired after robbery threatens to sue

CHANNELVIEW, Texas - A pregnant manager at a Houston-area Popeye's who says she was fired after a robbery is demanding $5.5 million from the fast-food chain for emotional distress.

Marissa Holcomb's attorney tells CBS affiliate KHOU they are giving Popeye's and the local franchise, Z&H Foods, 30 days to respond or they plan to file a lawsuit.

Holcomb says she was fired after a March 31 robbery at a Popeye's in Channelview for not paying back $400 stolen by a gunman.

The franchise owner says Holcomb, who was a shift manager, broke policy by leaving too much cash in the register.

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