Brumfield v. Exxon Corp.

OPINION

CHARLES W. SEYMORE, Justice.

This is an appeal from a personal injury case in which the injured party contends the trial court abused its discretion in (1) overruling a Batson challenge to two veniremembers and (2) refusing to allow a jury instruction on spoliation of evidence. We affirm.

I.Background

Appellant Jerry W. Brumfield allegedly sustained permanent injuries when the gas he was pumping into a car sprayed in his eyes. Brumfield sued appellee Exxon Corporation for negligence. Brumfield argued that Exxon employees inside the store refused to allow him to use their telephone to call…