The Western District of Texas recently denied in part and granted in part a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in the matter of Doe v. U.T. at San Antonio, No. 20-CV-1039-DAE (W.D. Tex. 9/27/2021). The Plaintiff sued UTSA based on several theories. He also sued two administrators in addition to the school itself. The
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Federal Court Jury Awards $70 Million
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Discrimination
Million dollar verdicts in employment cases are rare. But, they do occur. In one lawsuit against Glow Networks, Inc., nine African-American employees sued the company for racial discrimination. The jury not only agreed, they awarded $70 million to the nine workers. Glow Networks, Inc. is a telecommunications firm.
Among the evidence was the experience of…
City of San Antonio Settles Lawsuit
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Whistle blower
The City of San Antonio runs the city’s airport. But, the Airport has its own police department. Until 2009, the airport police department was separate from the San Antonio Police Department. Airport Police Officer Russell Martin complained about Sgt. Orlandop Battles’ time entries. In 2008, Officer Martin, a veteran of some 30 plus years in…