Mike Leach, the Texas Tech head football coach who was fired last December two days after mistreating a player with a concussion, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the university.  Initially, the lawsuit was dismissed after a judge ruled that the university was able to claim protection by sovereign immunity.  Leach and his attorneys appealed this verdict and await a second decision.

Immunity occurs when a state entity cannot be sued before the Texas Legislature gives permission or without a waiver for a defendant's poor conduct.  Leach appealed the verdict arguing that Texas Tech does not have immunity based on its conduct after the termination.  The appeals court has no deadline to come to its decision.

If you or someone you know believes they have been wrongfully terminated, contact the Houston wrongful termination lawyers of Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your rights.