Reedy v. Pompa’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “[T]he phrase “could have been brought” [in subsection (f) ] modifies the phrase “under this chapter.” We conclude the phrase “could have been brought” unambiguously invokes the [TTCA] ’s limited waiver of immunity from suit and liability, and the Texas Supreme Court [in Garcia ] did not intend to undo the scores of opinions holding otherwise. Accordingly, we hold that Reedy was required to show that the Pompas’ suit invoked a waiver of immunity from suit and liability under the [TTCA] in order to prevail on her motion to dismiss under section 101.106(f)....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Menefee v. Kathryn

2. “[T]he phrase “could have been brought” [in section 101.106(f) ] modifies the phrase “under this chapter.” We conclude the phrase “could have been brought” unambiguously invokes the Tort Claims Act’s limited waiver of immunity from suit and liability, and the Texas Supreme Court [in Garcia ] did not intend to undo the scores of opinions holding otherwise.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Illoh v. Carroll