UT Files Fifth Circuit Appeal in Klebe Case

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Refusing to accept the justice handed down by a Texas jury, UT is appealing the Klebe case to the Fifth Circuit. This important tenure and retaliation case is officially one step from the Supreme Court now. It is a case that all Texas higher education faculty should be following.

CORRECTION: In fact, UT is appealing two Texas jury verdicts in favor of Dr. Klebe. After the first verdict awarding Dr. Klebe $900,000, UT claimed there wasn't sufficient evidence for that decision. Accordingly, a second, separate jury awarded Dr. Klebe $400,000. Of course, Texas law limits any award to a maximum of $300,000.

Robert Klebe v. University of Texas Health :: Justia Dockets & Filings

Robert Klebe v. University of Texas Health
Defendant - Appellant: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
Plaintiff - Appellee: ROBERT J KLEBE

Case Number: 10-50458
Filed: May 24, 2010

Court: Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Nature of Suit: Other - Jobs (Civil Rights)

UT is represented by Austin-based Kim E. Brightwell, a partner in Reeves & Brightwell, LLP.

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