A. J. Foyt Chevrolet, Inc. v. Jacobs

WALLACE, Justice.

A. J. Foyt Chevrolet, Inc. (Foyt) appeals from a judgment in a suit filed by John Jacobs, Jr., (Jacobs) based on Tex.Rev.Civ. Stat.Ann. art. 8307c. The court, sitting without a jury, found that John Jacobs, Jr. had been illegally discharged by Foyt and awarded Jacobs $8,342.00 in damages, prejudgment interest, and interest on the judgment. Findings of fact and conclusion of law were filed.

John Jacobs, Jr. was employed by Foyt as a used car maintenance mechanic. In December of 1973, while engaged in his usual duties, Jacobs was injured and eventually required surgery. He…