Laserinko v. Gerhardt

Teddy (Theodore) Laserinko appeals the final judgment of injunction for protection against stalking entered in favor of Ann Marie Gerhardt and her minor child. Because we find that the evidence was legally insufficient to support issuing the injunction, we reverse.

Laserinko and Gerhardt were the only witnesses who testified at trial. They first met more than 20 years ago, lost contact, and then later reacquainted through social media. Gerhardt was divorced with a young, minor son. Gerhardt, her son, and Laserinko began spending time together, visiting amusement parks and engaging in other…