Gtech Corp. v. Steele

This appeal requires us to ascertain the nature and parameters of "derivative" sovereign immunity for government contractors as recognized under current Texas law-a matter going to the trial court's jurisdiction to adjudicate a lawsuit and not necessarily the merits of the lawsuit itself. Our conclusions and their application to the record in this case require us to affirm in part and reverse in part.

BACKGROUND

In September 2014, the Texas Lottery launched retail sales of a "scratch-off" or "instant" ticket product known as "Fun 5's." As the name alludes, Fun 5's combined five different…