Court Opinion

ID: 9481867
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 08:34:17.850635+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:48:37.910972
License: Public Domain

REYNALDO G. GARZA, Circuit Judge,
specially concurring:
I concur in the disposition done by the majority because I see the difference in the statute involved in this case and the statute involved in Azar Nut Co. v. Caille, 734 S.W.2d 667.
To me, the granting of punitive damages in the dismissal of an employee from his employment because he has done his duty and served on a jury should be allowed. If punitive damages serve as a deterrent, a deterrent in this type of case is sorely needed.
However, we cannot legislate, and whether punitive damages should be allowed or not must be left to the Texas Legislature.