Zapata v. ACF Industries, Inc.

OPINION

BRISTER, Justice.

Appellant, Richard Zapata, sued his employers (ACF Industries, Inc.; American Railcar Industries, Inc.; and Shippers Car Line, Inc.) and his former supervisor (Floyd Ford) for (1) wrongful termination for refusing to perform an illegal act and (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, and the trial court granted the motion without stating reasons on January 1,1999.

On January 7, 1999, appellant timely filed a motion to reconsider and a motion for new trial. On February 23, 1999, without an oral hearing, the trial…