Governmental Immunity Cases

Explore 26 court opinions on Governmental Immunity. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Recent Governmental Immunity Opinions (26)

Samuel R Casey, Jr., as Legal Heir to Floyd Adair v. Fort Bend Independent School District; Fort Bend County; Fort Bend County Emergency Service District 7; Fort Bent County General Fund; Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District 01; Fort Bend County Drainage District

County entities immune from wrongful death suit due to sovereign immunity

texapp · 2026-04-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Samuel R Casey, Jr., as Legal Heir to Floyd Adair v. Fort Bend Independent School District; Fort Bend County; Fort Bend County Emergency Service District 7; Fort Bent County General Fund; Fort Bend Co...

Molai v. Standing Rock Cemetery Bd. of Trustees

Cemetery Board's arbitrary decision breached contract, court rules

ohioctapp · 2026-04-13 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 45/100

Molai v. Standing Rock Cemetery Bd. of Trustees, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Molai, sued the Standing Rock Cemetery Board of...

SMITH (SOPHIA) v. STATE

Ninth Circuit Upholds Nevada's 'Revenge Porn' Law Against Constitutional Challenge

nev · 2026-04-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

SMITH (SOPHIA) v. STATE, decided by Nevada Supreme Court on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Sophia Smith sued the State of Nevada, alleging that the state's "revenge porn" law was ...

Christine Hanson v. Johny Jideofor Nwachukwu

Appellate court affirms summary judgment in car accident case, finding no gross negligence

texapp · 2026-04-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Christine Hanson v. Johny Jideofor Nwachukwu, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Christine Hanson, sued the defendant, Johny Jideof...

Phillip David Haskett v. Curtis Anderson, Sheryl Bahena-Haslipp, Kenneth Bishop, Keith Gossett, Ken Keller, Tyson Kennedy, Andrew Miller, Kelly Neason, San Leon Municipal Utilities District, San Leon Volunteer Fire Department

Appellate court affirms dismissal of constitutional claims against officials and districts

texapp · 2026-03-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Phillip David Haskett v. Curtis Anderson, Sheryl Bahena-Haslipp, Kenneth Bishop, Keith Gossett, Ken Keller, Tyson Kennedy, Andrew Miller, Kelly Neason, San Leon Municipal Utilities District, San Leon ...

University of Texas at Arlington v. Grace Esimai

Appellate court affirms negligence finding against UTA for premises liability

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

University of Texas at Arlington v. Grace Esimai, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) appealed a trial ...

Elida Castillo, Mayor of the City of Taft; Esmeralda Cruz-Molina, Mayor Pro Tem; Mariah Moreno, Alderwoman; And Alonzo Molina, Alderman, in Their Official Capacities v. Ryan Smith, in His Official Capacity as City Manager, City of Taft, Texas

Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal, Allowing Taft Mayor's Lawsuit Against City Manager's Appointment to Proceed

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a dispute between the Mayor and certain Aldermen of the City of Taft, Texas, and the City Manager, Ryan Smith. The Mayor and Aldermen (collectively, "Appellants") sued Smith in his ...

Estate of Leonor R. Fuentes v. the State of Texas

Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal, Allowing Estate to Sue Texas Over Parole Officer's Negligent Cell Phone Use While Driving

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100

This case involves the Estate of Leonor R. Fuentes suing the State of Texas after Ms. Fuentes was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a parole officer. The Estate alleged that the State was negli...

In the Estate of Rolando Guerra v. the State of Texas

Appellate Court Rules State of Texas Immune from Lawsuit Over Parole Officer's Drunk Driving Death

texapp · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

This case involves the Estate of Rolando Guerra, who was killed in a car accident involving a vehicle driven by a parole officer, Michael Garcia, who was intoxicated. The Estate sued the State of Texa...

Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan

County's actions not protected by sovereign immunity in defamation case

fladistctapp · 2026-03-25 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision...

State ex rel. Norwood v. Boros

Former employee not indemnified for legal fees due to actions outside employment scope

ohioctapp · 2026-03-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

State ex rel. Norwood v. Boros, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the...

R. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas appeals court upholds immunity for child protective services in negligence suit

texapp · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

R. F. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, R.F., sought to sue the Texas Depa...

In the Estate of Thomas Doniver Fugler, Jr. v. the State of Texas

Texas appeals court upholds summary judgment for state in wrongful death highway case

texapp · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

In the Estate of Thomas Doniver Fugler, Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Thomas Doniver Fugler, Jr. su...

Colville v. State of Florida

State Not Liable for Inmate-on-Inmate Violence Absent Specific Threat

fladistctapp · 2026-03-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Colville v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the state for alleged negligence ...

City of Waco, Texas v. Donald Holland and Lanette Holland

City liable for property damage due to drainage project

texapp · 2026-03-12 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 65/100

City of Waco, Texas v. Donald Holland and Lanette Holland, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Waco appealed a lower court's decision ...

Peter Torocsik v. Palm Beach County

Public Records Request Not Defamation, Court Rules

fladistctapp · 2026-03-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Peter Torocsik v. Palm Beach County, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of a de...

Erica Barrera, Individually and as Next Friend of D.R., Minor; Michael Brown, Individually and as Next Friend of V.B., Minor; Jennifer Davis, Individually and as Next Friend of Z.D., Minor; Angeli Rose Gomez, Individually and as Next Friend of G.B. & A.G., Minors; Luz Hernandez, Individually and as Next Friend of N.J., Minor; Carla Rose King; Tiffany Luna, Individually and as Next Friend of A.P., Minor; Tamica Martinez, Individually and as Next Friend of R.D., Minor; Tiffany Massey v. Uvalde County and the Texas Department of Public Safety

Uvalde shooting victims' claims against county and state dismissed on immunity grounds

texapp · 2026-02-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Erica Barrera, Individually and as Next Friend of D.R., Minor; Michael Brown, Individually and as Next Friend of V.B., Minor; Jennifer Davis, Individually and as Next Friend of Z.D., Minor; Angeli Ros...

Morgan v. State of Florida

State Not Liable for Obvious Hazard in State Park

fladistctapp · 2026-02-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Morgan v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Morgan, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligen...

Rivera v. State of Florida

State Not Liable for Falling Tree Limb Injury in Park

fladistctapp · 2026-02-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Rivera v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rivera, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligen...

Texas Department of Transportation v. Tanya Simpson Individually, and as a Representative of the Estate of Floyd Simpson and as Next Friend of Jurnee Alexis Simpson, Amber Michele Simpson and Lauren Dior Simpson

TxDOT can be sued for fatal accident caused by repeat DWI offender

texapp · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Texas Department of Transportation v. Tanya Simpson Individually, and as a Representative of the Estate of Floyd Simpson and as Next Friend of Jurnee Alexis Simpson, Amber Michele Simpson and Lauren D...

La Joya Independent School District v. Laura Varela Individually and A/N/F K.R.

School district's plea to jurisdiction denied in bullying case

texapp · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

La Joya Independent School District v. Laura Varela Individually and A/N/F K.R., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Laura Varel...

The Estate of Shirley Harrison v. the City of Beaumont

City Wins Wrongful Death Suit Over Sidewalk Fall Due to Governmental Immunity

texapp · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

The Estate of Shirley Harrison v. the City of Beaumont, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Shirley Harrison sued the City of Bea...

Luckie v. State of Florida

State Not Liable for Criminal Acts at State Park

fladistctapp · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Luckie v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Luckie, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligen...

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