Union Pacific Railroad v. Loa

OPINION

RICHARD BARAJAS, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict in a case arising under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (“TCHRA”) 1 and claiming damages for the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury awarded $800,000 in compensatory damages, $6,000,000 in punitive damages and $460,000 in attorney’s fees. The trial court entered judgment in the amount of $800,000 compensatory damages, remitted the punitive damages award to $750,000, pursuant to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 2 and $460,000 in attorney’s fees. The Appellant raised six issues…