University of Texas-Pan American v. Valdez

OPINION

SEERDEN, Chief Justice.

Mario Valdez sued the University of Texas-Pan American (“the University”) under the Texas Tort Claims Act to recover damages for personal injuries he sustained during a baseball game at the University baseball field. A jury found that Mr. Valdez’s injuries were caused 60% by the negligence of the University and 40% by his own negligence. The trial court rendered judgment in Mr. Valdez’s favor for $129,000 plus prejudgment interest and all costs of court. The University appeals asserting that Mr. Valdez’s claim is barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity, that…