Cy-Fair company accused of eluding sexual harassment damages

A woman suing business entities in Cy-Fair said the businesses changed names to avoid paying a sexual harassment and retaliation judgment.

Lynda Beck filed a lawsuit on Aug. 1 in the Harris County District Court against Guardian Leasing, doing business as Guardian Management Co.; Lin Indrio LLC, doing business in Cy-Fair as Champion Property Management; and Lloyd Moody, citing fraudulent transfer of non-exempt assets, intent to fraudulently transfer, civil conspiracy and fraud, among other things.

Beck says that on Aug. 23, 2010, Texas District Court Judge Baker entered a final judgment of $155,865 on her behalf against Guardian Leasing, doing business as Guardian Management.

According to the brief, the defendants changed business names to avoid paying Beck the judgment awarded to her for the sexual harassment and retaliation she experienced while employed by Guardian Management.

Beck is seeking payment of $155,905, punitive damages in the amount of $467,715, attorney’s fees and court costs. She is being represented in the case by Houston attorneys Stanley Santire and Steven Petrou.

Harris County District Court Case No. 2011-45171.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed at the Harris County Courthouse. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.