Lafayette Escadrille, Inc. v. City Credit Union

**Lafayette Escadrille, Inc. v. City Credit Union: Appeal Dismissed for Late Filing** This case involved a dispute between Lafayette Escadrille, Inc. and City Credit Union over employment law issues. While the specific details of the underlying workplace dispute aren't provided, Lafayette Escadrille lost their case at the trial court level and decided to appeal the decision. The appellate court dismissed the appeal entirely, but not because of the merits of the case. Instead, the court ruled that Lafayette Escadrille filed their notice of appeal too late. Under Texas law, parties have exactly 90 days to file an appeal after a trial court judgment. Lafayette Escadrille missed this deadline by 14 days, which meant the appellate court had no legal authority to hear their case. This ruling serves as an important reminder for workers and employers alike about the strict deadlines in the legal system. When someone loses an employment case and wants to appeal, they must act quickly and follow all procedural rules precisely. Missing filing deadlines—even by just two weeks—can permanently end any chance of challenging an unfavorable court decision, regardless of how strong the legal arguments might be.