Special Defect Exception Cases

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In the Estate of Lonnie K. Ledbetter Jr. v. the State of Texas

Texas appeals court upholds summary judgment for state in wrongful death suit

texapp · 2026-02-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

In the Estate of Lonnie K. Ledbetter Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Lonnie K. Ledbetter Jr. sued t...

In the Estate of June Nell Schwab v. the State of Texas

Texas appeals court: Highway defect not "special" enough to waive sovereign immunity

texapp · 2026-01-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

In the Estate of June Nell Schwab v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of June Nell Schwab sued the State of Tex...

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