Legal Opinion
Sweeney v. Taco Bell, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided March 17, 1992No. 2-91-068-CVPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DAY, Justice.
John Robert Sweeney appeals the grant of a summary judgment in favor of Taco Bell, Inc. Sweeney filed a wrongful termination suit against Taco Bell, and Taco Bell answered by alleging the affirmative defense of release. See TEX.R.CIV.P. 94. After a hearing, the trial court granted Taco Bell’s motion for summary judgment based upon release.
We affirm.
The release alleged to bar this action arose out of an injury suffered by Sweeney while employed at Taco Bell. When Sweeney returned to work after the injury, he was advised by the employer that his employment had been…
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