Former Harris Co. Treasurer Orlando Sanchez files $1M lawsuit against man who poured water on him

[TexasTowelie]

HOUSTON — Former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez (R) is suing the man who dumped water on him during a news conference in December 2018.

Sanchez wants more than $1 million in damages, according to documents filed in the Harris County 151st District Court.

The protester, identified in the civil lawsuit as Steve Striever, was upset because Sanchez wanted the State of Texas to take over Houston public schools.

The incident happened during a press conference across from Houston ISD’s headquarters.

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What damage was done that would justify a $1M lawsuit? This is the type of litigation that tort reform was supposed to eliminate.

[Beakybird]

1. The $1 million is for injuries Orlando Sanchez sustained when he climbed into the drier.

[GemDigger]

2. He feared for his life. The snowflake melted.

Snowflakes and water don't mix.