A Texas man is suing a woman for the cost of a movie ticket after their first date prematurely ended because she was texting in the theater.

Brandon Vezmar of Austin, Texas, filed suit in small claims court seeking $17.31, the cost of the ticket to the 3D showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. Calling it a "first date from hell," Vezmar alleges the woman was in "direct violation" of the theater's policy and her actions “adversely” affected his viewing experience. Vezmar wrote in court filings that the woman “activated her phone at least 10-20 times in 15 minutes to read and send text messages.”

“While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as defendant’s behavior is a threat to civilized society,” he wrote in the court filing.

According to news reports, the unidentified woman, who met Vezmar online, left the theater, and Vezmar without a ride home, after he asked her to stop or go outside to text. She disputes Vezmar's claim she texted 10-15 times, saying it was only twice and it was to a friend who was in a fight with her boyfriend.

Vezmar claims his later request for reimbursement for the ticket was ignored, prompting the lawsuit. Upon learning of the lawsuit, she said, “Oh my God. This is crazy.”

Vezmar's lawsuit even caught the attention of James Gunn, the writer and director of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” who tweeted, “Why stop at suing? She deserves jail time!”

—Source: heavy.com