Explore 9 court opinions on Texas Whistleblower Act. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Former Texas Employee's Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Dismissed
This case involves a former Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) employee, Christopher Redin, who sued the state alleging he was wrongfully terminated. Redin claimed his termination was a result of...
Appellate court allows former DFPS employee's whistleblower retaliation lawsuit to proceed
This case involves a former employee of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) who sued the agency after her employment was terminated. The employee alleged that her termination...
City of Houston loses appeal in wrongful termination case
The City of Houston v. Hollis F. Holmes, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Houston appealed a jury verdict awarding damages to Holli...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Lockheed Martin in Discrimination Case
Ferguson v. Lockheed Martin, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Lockheed Marti...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for state agency in whistleblower retaliation case.
Linda D. Tanner v. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Julia Murray, Wendy Proctor, and Juan Rodriguez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outc...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for employer in wrongful termination suit
Blake Bierhaus v. Centurion Selection LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Blake Bierhaus, sued Centurion Selection LLC for ...
School district's motion to dismiss retaliation claim denied
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 plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Laura Varel...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Wrongful Termination Case
Esperanza Martinez v. ACA Team, LLC, Universal Display & Fixtures Company, Luis Barbero, Joe Battaglia, Francisco De Jesus, Jessica Guerra, Shawn Kerns, and Adolphus Norton, decided by Texas Court of ...
Fifth Circuit: Whistleblower Retaliation Claim Time-Barred
Vanderlan v. Jackson HMA, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, ...