Diamond Shamrock Corp. v. Chem-Tex Farm Supply, Inc.

REYNOLDS, Chief Justice.

Questioned is the venue for an indemnity action authorized by Section 17.55A of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA)1 when brought as a cross-action against one not otherwise a party to the consumer’s DTPA suit. Statutory authorization for the action is given in these words:

§ 17.55A. Indemnity

A person against whom an action has been brought under this subchapter may seek contribution or indemnity from one who, under the statute law or at common law, may have liability for the damaging event of which the consumer complains. A person seeking…