Texas Tribe Protected From Man’s Suit Over Fall At Casino, Judge Rules

Mealey's (January 15, 2021, 12:09 PM EST) -- LUFKIN, Texas — A man injured in a fall at a tribal casino cannot bring premises liability claims against the tribe and casino because they are shielded by sovereign immunity from suit, a Texas federal judge said Jan. 13 in adopting a magistrate judge’s recommendations and dismissing the case....