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Punitive Damages in Texas Dram Shop Cases

Articles, Retail Restaurant & Hospitality Law

January 10, 2022

Trial courts in Texas often deny motions for summary judgment challenging the propriety of punitive damages in Dram Shop cases, and permit exemplary damages to be awarded by juries upon a finding of gross negligence.  But is this proper? No.  […]

Punitive Damages for Employees Terminated for Refusal to Perform an Illegal Act - Malice Required

Whistleblower

February 27, 2014 / Michael A. Logan

In 2012, the Texas Supreme Court rendered an important decision that has the potential to expand an employer's liability for wrongful termination of employees in Texas.  Texas is an at-will employment state where employers have the ability to terminate […]