Legal Opinion
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services v. Lori Loya
Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso)
Decided April 27, 2016No. 08-15-00256-CVPublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
STEVEN L. HUGHES, Justice
Lori Loya sued her former employer, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), for sex discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA). DADS filed a plea to the jurisdiction based on sovereign, immunity, which the trial court denied. We reverse and dismiss all of Loya’s claims for lack of jurisdiction.
BACKGROUND
DADS hired Loya to work at the El Paso State Supported Living Center as an administrative assistant. She reported to Jaime Monardes, the director of the Center. Monardes…
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