Man tasered repeatedly at work files lawsuit

[BigRichard]

I think this is one situation where I would have beat some co worker ass. I usually don't condone violence but here I would.

HOUSTON – A man filed a civil lawsuit against his former employer after he said he was hurt terribly and humiliated in front of co-workers and customers for nine months.

Bradley Jones, 45, worked at Fred Fincher Motors for more than four years.

He said for the last nine months, his fellow employees began sneaking up on him and hitting him with a stun gun.

He said it happened at least two dozen times and each incident left him more on edge.

“I was constantly looking behind my shoulder, distracted, couldn’t sleep,” Jones said. “I would even look behind my shower curtain at home.”

Jones said his boss Sam Harless provided the taser and also held the camera many times. The videos were posted on YouTube, but have been taken off.

Jones sued his former employer and two employees for assault and battery, and failure to provide a safe work place.

“I’m just happy that I’m an American and I’m in a country where the justice system works,” Harless said. “This is a frivolous lawsuit -- once the facts come out, it will be thrown out.”

Jones was looking for another job and his attorney said criminal charges could follow.

“It was unacceptable,” Jones said. “It was hurtful. It was wrong.”



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[ShortRoundChief]

Working at a car lot for 4 years is pretty significant here. It showed that in the past he was selling at the least. They don't pay you to not sell.

[SAUTO]

Sorry Diddy but I would have whooped some ass and then when those pussys called the cops on me, you know they would have too, I would press charges at that point.


By I would have punched every ****er involved.
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[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Because fighting is always the best way to solve problems.

nope standing up for yourself is and telling them to **** off and mean it instead of lawyering up. It's a bitch move.

I play on a rec softball team where the young guys thing it's funny to tap each other in the nuts. I explained to them that I would be tapping anybody in the chin with my fist the first time somebody racked me in the balls. They got the message. I'm all about a joke but screw painful jokes unless all parties are willing participants.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I play on a rec softball team where the young guys thing it's funny to tap each other in the nuts. I explained to them that I would be tapping anybody in the chin with my fist the first time somebody racked me in the balls. They got the message. I'm all about a joke but screw painful jokes unless all parties are willing participants.

this, for sure.
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[threebag]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I play on a rec softball team where the young guys thing it's funny to tap each other in the nuts. I explained to them that I would be tapping anybody in the chin with my NUTS the first time somebody racked me in the balls. They got the message. I'm all about a joke but screw painful jokes unless all parties are willing participants.

Pass on getting tapped in the nuts.

[Mrs. Loopner]

I would say the guy is a paper pusher of some kind and not selling cars. Maybe that's what SimplyRed meant.

The video says Sam Harless is the General Manager.
Fred Fincher Motors is a used car dealer. No comment.

The lawsuit lists the Defendants as Patricia Harless, Sam Harless, P.P.D., Fincher Inc., et. al. in Harris County Civil Court. Cause # 1035300.

Not on the Docket yet.

She's a Texas State Representative and part owner is my guess.

The loving family photo

[Bugeater]

He looks like a weasel, she looks like a power-hungry ****, and their son looks like a douchebag.

[jspchief]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I play on a rec softball team where the young guys thing it's funny to tap each other in the nuts. I explained to them that I would be tapping anybody in the chin with my fist the first time somebody racked me in the balls. They got the message. I'm all about a joke but screw painful jokes unless all parties are willing participants.

Yep. Someone gets 1 chance to mistakenly think I would think that was funny.

[ChiefGator]

Offices without tasers are for closers...

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I play on a rec softball team where the young guys thing it's funny to tap each other in the nuts. I explained to them that I would be tapping anybody in the chin with my fist the first time somebody racked me in the balls. They got the message. I'm all about a joke but screw painful jokes unless all parties are willing participants.

Oh. Sorry about doing that when we met for dinner a few years back. I thought it was funny.

[Rain Man]

And by the way, as a result of this thread I've implemented a new policy at my own office. Employees are not allowed to taser each other. The only taser use will be by either direct supervisors or managers, and only with an HR person present. Tasers will be used only in quarterly or annual performance reviews where warranted.

[seamonster]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

nope standing up for yourself is and telling them to **** off and mean it instead of lawyering up. It's a bitch move.

To put things into perspective, if you start randomly punching and fighting people there's a possibility the police and court system might charge you with third degree felony battery even if there were practical stun gun jokes. Taking "the bitch" way out and getting a million plus in damages might be the more logical choice over pretending to be a tough guy and having a felony on your record.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

nope standing up for yourself is and telling them to **** off and mean it instead of lawyering up. It's a bitch move.

He should have done both given it was management sanctioned.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

And by the way, as a result of this thread I've implemented a new policy at my own office. Employees are not allowed to taser each other. The only taser use will be by either direct supervisors or managers, and only with an HR person present. Tasers will be used only in quarterly or annual performance reviews where warranted.

If I ever have to work for someone I want to work for you.