KBTX has a story about a ruling today that A&M cannot be sued. (as I read it)

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The Appeals Court ruled the university is, in fact, covered by sovereign immunity, an argument which failed in the 361st.

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http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/9202902.html

* edited to fix grammar and the link.

[This message has been edited by slim-jim (edited 8/16/2007 7:45p).]

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Zachry Construction Corporation, the Texas Aggie Bonfire Committee and Scott-Macon Limited made claims against A&M after those groups were sued by the families of those affected by the collapse.

Those three groups will have to pay the costs of the appeal, with Zachry picking up 50 percent and the other two each responsible for 25 percent.

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Texas A&M may be breathing easier, but with Zachry taking half responsibility it will become harder to find folks willing to help while a threat of liability lingers.

...we'll see.

So, what's left, lawsuit-wise?

That 50% was referring to the court costs for the appeal. I think Zachary et all are still mired in the other lawsuits.

Scott Coker '92

I assume the blood sucking attorneys will try to file a lawsuit against Exxon for making the gasoline that was used to power the vehicles and chain saws. Oh my gosh. They will also sue the chain saw manufacturer and the local distributor.

Have you no honor?

Watch it Houston. I don't think anyone here is pointing fingers at any parents involved in the lawsuits, regardless of there feelings on the subject, and that comment cuts really close to pointing that finger. With this subject, agree disagree or otherwise, it's better to tread lightly and tactfully in my opinion

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Proudest member of the Fightin Texas Aggie class of 08 Beat the h*** outa tu A-A-A Whoop!!!. May bonfire forever burn in our hearts.....and may the Twelfth Man ever burn it in memory and in hope for the future.

08. I disagree. We are each entitled to our opinion. There was no basis for legal action against the University or the vendors supplying equipment. This is for sure classic ambulance chasing in the worst case. The courts will eventually render the best decision, I hope, but not with liberal judges.

[This message has been edited by Houstonag (edited 8/20/2007 1:40p).]