City of Rosenberg v. Renken

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of Appellee for damages from an eye injury. It is undisputed that Appellee’s right eye was seriously injured when struck by a piece of gravel thrown by the spinning tire of a City of Rosenberg vehicle. This vehicle was being negligently operated by the individual Appellant, Marty Dawson, while in the course and scope of his employment with the City. Trial was to a jury which found in Appellee’s favor on all points with damages totaling $109,500. On June 24, 1980 a final judgment was signed awarding Appellee that amount.

Appellant…