La Tier v. Compaq Computer Corp.

OPINION

Opinion by

ALMA L. LÓPEZ, Chief Justice.

Alegría La Tier (“La Tier”) appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of Compaq Computer Corporation (“Compaq”) in a suit involving a claim for retaliatory discharge. On appeal, La Tier contends that she presented sufficient evidence to raise a genuine issue of material fact with regard to: (1) whether a causal link existed between her workers’ compensation claim and her discharge; and (2) whether the reason proffered by Compaq to support her discharge was legitimate. We reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand the cause to the trial court…