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Claude D’Unger sued his former employer, the Ed Rachal Foundation, and its CEO, Paul Altheide, alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination, and tortious interference with a contract. D’Unger claimed he was terminated for refusing to conceal alleged illegal activities involving the mistreatment of undocumented immigrants on the Foundation's ranch and Altheide's self-dealing. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment on D’Unger’s wrongful termination claim against the Foundation, finding sufficient evidence that he was fired for refusing to perform an illegal act. However, the court reversed the breach of contract and tortious interference claims, as well as the award of attorney’s fees. Consequently, the case was affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part.
Ed Rachal Foundation v. D'UNGER is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District.
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Claude D’Unger sued his former employer, the Ed Rachal Foundation, and its CEO, Paul Altheide, alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination, and tortious interference with a contract. D’Unger claimed he was terminated for refusing to conceal alleged illegal activities involving the mistreatment of undocumented immigrants on the Foundation's ranch and Altheide's self-dealing. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment on D’Unger’s wrongful termination claim against the Foundation, finding sufficient evidence that he was fired for refusing to perform an illegal act. However, the court reversed the breach of contract and tortious interference claims, as well as the award of attorney’s fees. Consequently, the case was affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part.
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