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David Rodriguez v. H-E-B, Jointly and Severally William Tate, Jointly and Severally and as Employee of H-E-B L.P., Stephen Martinez Jointly and Severally and as Employee of H-E-B L.P., Meredith Reid as Employee of H-E-B L.P, Jointly and Severally, Debra Ann Godoy as Employee of H-E-B L.P.

Tex. App.—4th Dist.February 3, 2020No. 04-19-00795-CV
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Case Details

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Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal
State
Texas

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Outcome

This is an appellate order denying a motion for en banc reconsideration in a case involving employment-related claims by David Rodriguez against H-E-B and several company employees. The substantive outcome cannot be determined from this order.

What This Ruling Means

**Rodriguez v. H-E-B Employment Dispute** David Rodriguez filed a lawsuit against grocery chain H-E-B and several of its employees, including managers William Tate, Stephen Martinez, Meredith Reid, and Debra Ann Godoy. The case involved employment law issues, but the specific details of Rodriguez's complaints against his employer and these individual workers are not available in the court records. Unfortunately, the court documents don't provide enough information to determine what the court ultimately decided in this case or whether Rodriguez won or lost his claims against H-E-B and its employees. **What This Means for Workers:** Even without knowing the outcome, this case illustrates an important principle for workers: employees can sometimes sue not only their company but also individual managers and supervisors personally when those individuals may have violated employment laws. This means that workplace violations can have consequences for both the company and the specific people who carried them out. However, employment lawsuits can be complex, and outcomes vary greatly depending on the specific facts and laws involved. Workers considering legal action should always consult with an employment attorney to understand their rights and options.

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Other orders and opinions in David Rodriguez v. H-E-B, Jointly and Severally William Tate, Jointly and Severally and as Employee of H-E-B L.P., Stephen Martinez Jointly and Severally and as Employee of H-E-B L.P., Meredith Reid as Employee of H-E-B L.P, Jointly and Severally, Debra Ann Godoy as Employee of H-E-B L.P. from the same court.

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