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Linette Weller v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Date: 08-17-2007
Case Number: 2003-3978
Judge: Lupe Rivera
Court: 168th District Court, El Paso County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Enrique Chavez, Law Office of Enrique Chavez, El Paso, Texas
Defendant's Attorney:
Kim Coogan, San Antonio, Texas
Linette Weller sued Texas Department of Criminal Justice claiming that it retaliated against her and then fired her in 2001 for seeking an accommodation for her disability after the department began using an aerosol room deodorant in its offices at the Sanchez unit that triggered her asthma and put her in the hospital. She claimed that the defendant kept installing the aerosol room deodorant units in her office despite repeated requests that the devices not be installed. She claimed the state failed to provide a reasonable accommodation for Weller's disability, caused her unnecessary hardship and failed to deal with her in good faith.
The defenses asserted by the State of Texas are not available.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Linette Weller v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.5 million.
Which court heard Linette Weller v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
This case was heard in 168th District Court, El Paso County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Lupe Rivera.
Who were the attorneys in Linette Weller v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
Plaintiff's attorney: Enrique Chavez, Law Office of Enrique Chavez, El Paso, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Kim Coogan, San Antonio, Texas.
When was Linette Weller v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice decided?
This case was decided on August 17, 2007.