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Appellant Terry L. Stroud appealed from a summary judgment in favor of appellees First Federal Savings Bank (FFSB), VBFSB Holding Corporation (VBFSB), Kevin A. Garcia, Hugo E. Pimienta, and Wilson Fletcher. Stroud had sued for wrongful termination, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, slander, and intentional interference with contractual employment. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's summary judgment, concluding that all of Stroud's claims were barred by the two-year statute of limitations, as the causes of action accrued when he became aware of his injury, which was prior to June 29, 1991, making his June 29, 1993, filing untimely. Additionally, the court reversed a $2,500 sanction imposed against Stroud's attorney, J. Vince Hightower, for violating a protective order. The appellate court held that the state trial court lacked jurisdiction to enforce the order once the related case had been removed to federal court.
Stroud v. VBFSB Holding Corp. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio). 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, 4th District (San Antonio).
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Appellant Terry L. Stroud appealed from a summary judgment in favor of appellees First Federal Savings Bank (FFSB), VBFSB Holding Corporation (VBFSB), Kevin A. Garcia, Hugo E. Pimienta, and Wilson Fletcher. Stroud had sued for wrongful termination, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, slander, and intentional interference with contractual employment. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's summary judgment, concluding that all of Stroud's claims were barred by the two-year statute of limitations, as the causes of action accrued when he became aware of his injury, which was prior to June 29, 1991, making his June 29, 1993, filing untimely. Additionally, the court reversed a $2,500 sanction imposed against Stroud's attorney, J. Vince Hightower, for violating a protective order. The appellate court held that the state trial court lacked jurisdiction to enforce the order once the related case had been removed to federal court.
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