Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Co. v. Mendez
Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CARR, Justice.
Roque Mendez was terminated from his job with Diamond Shamrock Refining and Marketing Company for allegedly stealing a handful of nails. He sued Diamond Shamrock and went to the jury on two theories: that Diamond Shamrock had invaded his privacy by placing him before the public in a false light, and that Diamond Shamrock’s extreme and outrageous conduct intentionally or recklessly caused him severe emotional distress. Based on favorable jury findings, Mendez was awarded a judgment from which Diamond Shamrock brings this appeal.
The Diamond Shamrock refinery at which Mendez…
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