Case: Williams V. City Of Austin, 03-22-00235-CV, 2024 WL 1446963 (Tex. App.—Austin Apr. 4, 2024)
If you are having issues with your employer or with other people at your work, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a New Mexico employee’s rights lawyer who can help to give you clarity on what to do next.
The Short Story
An employee sued in both federal and state court over the same set of events. The federal case was dismissed first; the employer then won in state court based on res judicata.
What The Court Decided
The state court affirmed: once a court issues a final judgment, you can’t relitigate claims you brought—or could have brought—arising from the same facts. The 60-day letter timing issue under state law wasn’t jurisdictional and didn’t save the claim.
What This Means For Texas Employees
Don’t split your case or hold claims in reserve. Pick the strongest forum and bring everything you can the first time. If you would like to discuss your situation with a lawyer who has over 35 years of experience helping Texans and New Mexicans with legal issues, Davie & Valdez P.C. is here to help. We offer free consultations and work on contingency. Reach out to us today or anytime you are in need.