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retaliatory discharge claim in Texas

50 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (32)

CaseFollowedCited
Niu v. Revcor Molded Products Co.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019Co., 206 S.W.3d 723, 731 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006, no pet.) (“[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.”).

2017See id.; Chandler, 376 S.W.3d at 823 (“ ‘[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.’ ”) (quoting Nui, 206 S.W.3d at 731 ); Parker, 365 S.W.3d at 67 .

56
Texas Division-Tranter, Inc. v. Carrozzagreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018Co., 206 S.W.3d 723, 731 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2006, no pet.) (citing Texas Div.-Tranter, Inc. v. Carrozza, 876 S.W.2d 312, 314 (Tex. 1994)).

2012Hernandez, 350 S.W.3d at 286 ; Dias, 214 S.W.3d at 676 ; see also McCoy, 183 S.W.3d at 555 (noting that retaliation claims use “[t]he same burden-shifting analysis” as race-discrimination claims). “[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.” Niu, 206 S.W.3d at 731 (citing Tex. Div.-Tranter, Inc. v. Carrozza, 876 S.W.2d 312, 314 (Tex.1994)).

44
City of LaPorte v. Barfieldred
tex · 1995 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016The court concluded, “Because a retaliatory discharge claim may not- be brought against the government without its consent and the Political Subdivisions Law no longer provides such consent by waiving the government’s immunity, the underlying claim in this case must be dismissed.” Id. at 59 .

2008See Barfield , 898 S.W.2d at 298 ("This election-of-remedies provision . . . persuades us, in the end, that the Legislature must have intended to waive political subdivisions' immunity for liability imposed by the Anti-Retaliation Law [in labor code chapter 451].").

34
Haggar Clothing Co. v. Hernandezgreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021Haggar Clothing Co. v. Hernandez, 164 S.W.3d 386, 388 (Tex. 2005).

2020Haggar Clothing Co. v. Hernandez, 164 S.W.3d 386, 388 (Tex. 2005) (per curiam); see also Melendez, 477 S.W.3d at 312 .

33
Graves v. Kometgreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024See Brown v. UPS, 406 F. App’x 837, 840 (5th Cir. 2010) (per curiam) (noting “Title VII does not protect opposition to all forms of unscrupulous conduct”; rather it “protects only opposition to discrimination based on ‘race, color, religion, sex, or national origin’” and holding complaints of unfair work distribution, unpaid overtime, and selective enforcement of a lunch policy, without more, were not prohibited by Title VII and therefore opposition to those practices was not protected by Title VII); Graves v. Komet, 982 S.W.2d 551, 556 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1998, no pet.) (“In order to state

2018To state a retaliatory discharge claim, the plaintiff’s opposition must be “to an unlawful employment practice.” Graves, 982 S.W.2d at 556 (emphasis original).

22
Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp.green
nm · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if die firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). .

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if die firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). .

22
DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc.green
miss · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if die firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). .

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22
DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc.green
ca5 · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 989 So. 2d 351 , 358–59 (Miss. 2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp. , 872 P.2d 852 , 855–56 (N.M. 1994) (leaving open “the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 512 F.3d 173 , 176–77 (5th Cir. 2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc. , 173 P.3d 453, 458 (Ariz. Ct. Ap

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22
Higgins v. Assmann Electronics, Inc.green
arizctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22
In Re Poly-America, L.P.green
tex · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at 349, 352 ; see also Tex. Lab.

2009Id. at 349, 352 ; see also Tex. Lab.

22
Tomhave v. Oaks Psychiatric Hospitalgreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 161.134 (a), (f); Tomhave v. Oaks Psychiatric Hosp., 82 S.W.3d 381, 385 (Tex.App.Austin 2002, pet. denied).

2007See Tex. Health & Safety Code Ann. § 161.134(a), (f); Tomhave v. Oaks Psychiatric Hosp. , 82 S.W.3d 381, 385 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, pet. denied).

22
La Tier v. Compaq Computer Corp.green
texapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004La Tier v. Compaq Computer Corp. , 123 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 2003, no pet.) (citing M.D.

2004La Tier v. Compaq Computer Corp., 123 S.W.3d 557, 561 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2003, no pet.) (citing M.D.

22
West v. MAINTENANCE TOOL & SUPPLY CO., INC.green
texapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Compare Bocalbos, 162 F.3d at 383 (test for FMLA retaliatory discharge claim), with West, 89 S.W.3d at 105 (test for Texas workers’ compensation retaliatory discharge claim).

2004Compare Bocalbos , 162 F.3d at 383 (test for FMLA retaliatory discharge claim), with West , 89 S.W.3d at 105 (test for Texas workers' compensation retaliatory discharge claim).

22
Bernardo G. Bocalbos, Plaintiff-Appellee-Cross-Appellant v. National Western Life Insurance Company, Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Appelleegreen
ca5 · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Compare Bocalbos, 162 F.3d at 383 (test for FMLA retaliatory discharge claim), with West, 89 S.W.3d at 105 (test for Texas workers’ compensation retaliatory discharge claim).

2004Compare Bocalbos , 162 F.3d at 383 (test for FMLA retaliatory discharge claim), with West , 89 S.W.3d at 105 (test for Texas workers' compensation retaliatory discharge claim).

22
Kingsaire, Inc. D/B/A Kings Aire, Inc. v. Jorge Melendezgreen
tex · 2015 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020Haggar Clothing Co. v. Hernandez, 164 S.W.3d 386, 388 (Tex. 2005) (per curiam); see also Melendez, 477 S.W.3d at 312 .

2018Melendez, 477 S.W.3d at 312 ; Echostar Satellite L.L.C. v. Aguilar, 394 S.W.3d 276, 287 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2012, pet. denied); Parker, 365 S.W.3d at 67 . “[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.” Niu v. Revcor Molded Prods.

12
Hooper v. North Carolinagreen
ncmd · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 989 So. 2d 351 , 358–59 (Miss. 2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp. , 872 P.2d 852 , 855–56 (N.M. 1994) (leaving open “the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 512 F.3d 173 , 176–77 (5th Cir. 2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc. , 173 P.3d 453, 458 (Ariz. Ct. Ap

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

12
Miklosy v. Regents of the University of Californiagreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

12
Kenneth Brown v. United Parcel Service, Inc.green
ca5 · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
Echostar Satellite L.L.C. and Dish Network Service L.L.C. v. Ray Aguilargreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Shedrick Chandler v. CSC Appied Technologies, L. L .C.green
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Monell v. New York City Dept. of Social Servs.green
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Spinks v. TruGreen Landcare, L.L.C.green
txsd · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Veronice A. HOLT, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. the CONTINENTAL GROUP, INC., Defendant-Appelleegreen
ca2 · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Barron v. Cook Children's Health Care Systemgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
McCoy v. Texas Instruments, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Benson Chevrolet, Inc. v. Bexar Appraisal Districtgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Thomas Henry Anderson v. American Airlines, Inc.green
ca5 · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Michael Lee Thomas v. Ltv Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Dallas County v. Gonzalesgreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
cluster 373473green
ca7 · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Jenkins v. Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc.green
txed · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Canutillo Independent School District v. Olivaresgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
City of Waco v. Lopez green
tex · 2008
2 sentences

2011Id. at 150 .

2009Id. at 150 .

32009–2011
Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2025Travis Central 342 S.W.3d 54 , 65 Appraisal Dist. v. 54–55 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a retaliatory discharge claim.

2012This result is all the more compelled by our later decision in Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman, 342 S.W.3d 54 (Tex.2011), where we revisited the issue of whether a retaliatory discharge claim *532 could be lodged against a governmental entity.

22012–2025
Donald Parker v. Valerus Compression Services, LP green
texapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018Melendez, 477 S.W.3d at 312 ; Echostar Satellite L.L.C. v. Aguilar, 394 S.W.3d 276, 287 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2012, pet. denied); Parker, 365 S.W.3d at 67 . “[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.” Niu v. Revcor Molded Prods.

2017See id.; Chandler, 376 S.W.3d at 823 (“ ‘[A]n employee’s subjective beliefs of retaliation are merely conclusions and do not raise a fact issue precluding summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge claim.’ ”) (quoting Nui, 206 S.W.3d at 731 ); Parker, 365 S.W.3d at 67 .

22017–2018
Buckner v. Atlantic Plant Maintenance, Inc. green
ill · 1998
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22010–2010
Reno v. Baird green
cal · 1998
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22010–2010
Harless v. First National Bank in Fairmont green
wva · 1982
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 989 So. 2d 351 , 358–59 (Miss. 2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp. , 872 P.2d 852 , 855–56 (N.M. 1994) (leaving open “the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 512 F.3d 173 , 176–77 (5th Cir. 2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc. , 173 P.3d 453, 458 (Ariz. Ct. Ap

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22010–2010
Ballinger v. Delaware River Port Authority green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 989 So. 2d 351 , 358–59 (Miss. 2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp. , 872 P.2d 852 , 855–56 (N.M. 1994) (leaving open “the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 512 F.3d 173 , 176–77 (5th Cir. 2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc. , 173 P.3d 453, 458 (Ariz. Ct. Ap

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22010–2010
Rebarchek v. FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR & MERCANTILE ASS'N OF DIGHTON green
kan · 2001
2 sentences

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 989 So. 2d 351 , 358–59 (Miss. 2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp. , 872 P.2d 852 , 855–56 (N.M. 1994) (leaving open “the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee’s own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment”). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc. , 512 F.3d 173 , 176–77 (5th Cir. 2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc. , 173 P.3d 453, 458 (Ariz. Ct. Ap

2010See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 989 So.2d 351, 358-59 (Miss.2008) (en banc); see also Bourgeous v. Horizon Healthcare Corp., 117 N.M. 434 , 872 P.2d 852, 855-56 (N.M.1994) (leaving open "the question of whether a retaliatory discharge claim lies against a supervisor, agent, or coemployee if the firing was an intentional act done solely for the supervisor, agent or coemployee's own interest and therefore outside the scope of employment"). [3] See DeCarlo v. Bonus Stores, Inc., 512 F.3d 173, 176-77 (5th Cir.2007) (collecting cases); Higgins v. Assmann Elecs., Inc., 217 Ariz. 289 , 173 P.3d 45

22010–2010
Thomas v. Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. green
texapp · 1999
2 sentences

2009Id. at 738 .

2009Id. at 738 .

22009–2009
Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman green
texapp · 2008
2 sentences

2009Id. at 911-12 ; see also Mancera v. City of Laredo , No. 04-04-00301-CV, 2005 WL 542793 , at *4-*5 (Tex. App. C San Antonio Mar. 9, 2005, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (exhaustion of administrative remedies does not apply to a section 451.001 claim because Texas Labor Code chapter 451 does not require a claimant to pursue administrative process before filing a retaliatory discharge claim; distinguishing discrimination claims brought under Texas Labor Code chapter 21, which contains exhaustion provision).

2009Id. at 911-12 ; see also Mancera v. City of Laredo, No. 04-04-00301-CV, 2005 WL 542793 , at *4-*5 (Tex.App.-San Antonio Mar. 9, 2005, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (exhaustion of administrative remedies does not apply to a section 451.001 claim because Texas Labor Code chapter 451 does not require a claimant to pursue administrative process before filing a retaliatory discharge claim; distinguishing discrimination claims brought under Texas Labor Code chapter 21, which contains exhaustion provision).

22009–2009
LTTS Charter School, Inc. v. C2 Construction, Inc. green
tex · 2011
1 sentence

2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum.

12025–2025
Texas Health & Human Services Commission v. El Paso County Hospital District green
texapp · 2011
1 sentence

2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum.

12025–2025
City of Dallas v. VSC, LLC green
tex · 2011
1 sentence

2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum.

12025–2025
Hernandez v. Grey Wolf Drilling, L.P. green
texapp · 2011
12012–2012
Dias v. Goodman Manufacturing Co. green
texapp · 2007
12012–2012
Dallas Independent School District v. Powell green
texapp · 2001
12008–2008
Miguel Medrano v. Excel Corporation green
ca5 · 1993
12008–2008
in Re: Dillard Department Stores, Inc. green
texapp · 2004
12006–2006
Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. v. Sanchez green
tex · 1996
11998–1998
Texas Department of Human Services v. Hinds green
tex · 1995
11996–1996
Chatman v. Saks Fifth Avenue of Texas, Inc. green
txsd · 1991
11996–1996
McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green green
scotus · 1973
11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 451.001 (19) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051 (12) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.055 (10) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.001 (7) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 410.251 (4) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 451.002 (4) TX § Tex. Educ. Code § 7.057 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002 (3) TX § Tex. Lab. Code § 21.201 (3) TX § Tex. Tax Code § 6.01 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 121 (1986–2025) AL 58 (1988–2024) TX 50 (1995–2025) TN 43 (1991–2025) KS 22 (1987–2025) NJ 22 (1988–2021) WV 20 (1978–2024) OH 18 (1997–2025) MN 17 (1991–2016) IN 13 (1989–2019) LA 13 (1992–2014) MO 11 (1989–2021) WA 11 (1977–2021) SC 11 (1992–2013) CA 10 (1998–2024) IA 10 (1988–2022) NM 10 (1993–2016) OK 8 (1990–2019) MI 8 (1988–2022) NY 6 (2002–2020) CO 6 (1994–2022) FL 6 (1998–2017) NC 4 (1997–2005) VA 4 (1991–2012) ND 4 (2001–2006) MA 4 (1998–2025) MD 4 (1991–2011) MS 3 (2008–2024) WY 3 (1992–2019) CT 3 (1997–1998) MT 2 (1992–2003) PA 2 (1987–2010) SD 2 (2008–2024) DC 2 (1991–1995)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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