musicman Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 A former bartender at a Texas Capitol-area bar has sued her old employer, claiming she was fired because she refused to serve state Sen. John Whitmire when he was drunk.A top aide to Whitmire, D-Houston, said she was present that night at the Cloak Room and called the bartender's allegations about the senator a "complete fabrication."Lear claims her manager later told her that "we never refuse senators," in a conversation that was recorded, according to the lawsuit.The lawsuit says Whitmire arrived at the Cloak Room on March 8 "acting intoxicated" and with a "glazed look in his eyes." Lear, who was working alone, served him the "J&B and water" that he requested, according to the lawsuit, but gave him a glass of water when he asked for another scotch. Lear told him she couldn't serve another drink because he was intoxicated, according to the lawsuit.The lawsuit accuses Whitmire of threatening to call the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and have Lear fired if she didn't serve him another drink.After Whitmire approached Lear and said he "would have her job," Lear said she would call the police if he didn't settle down, the lawsuit says.full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The bad part about this, is that I am sure that EVERYTHING she alleges is true, and EVERYTHING the Senator said to her is also true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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