In Re Bunzl Usa

Manuel Avila filed suit against Bunzl USA, Inc., Bunzl Distribution, Inc., Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc., Bunzl Dallas, Inc., Paul Lorenzini, and Elizabeth Isam. He alleged that he was employed by the defendants as a sales representative between June 26, 1993 and November 29, 2001 and that he was terminated because of his race or ethnicity. He asserted causes of action for violations of the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Lorenzini, the president of Bunzl USA, Inc., filed a special appearance, which the court granted.