TCPA Requires Dismissal of Retaliation Lawsuit

A divided Texas appellate court ruled that a worker’s retaliation suit against his employer and an affiliated company should have been dismissed pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Case: Florida Metal Products Inc. v. Kreder, No. 10-18-00383-CV, 10/14/2020, published. Facts: Danny Kreder worked doing maintenance for Florida Metal Products Inc. and FLAMCO of Texas Inc. at a facility in Waco. In November 2017, Kreder injured his back at work. He filed a workers’ compensation claim and received medical treatment. Kreder was able to continue working under restrictions....