Texas Tech Protected by Sovereign Immunity in Leach Suit

A Texas state appeals court dealt a blow to former Texas Tech University Head Football Coach Mike Leach earlier this year when it dismissed the coach's breach of contract claim against the school because Texas Tech is shielded by the doctrine of sovereign immunity.   The 7th Court of Appeals did, however, allow that Leach could pursue non-monetary claims against the school. To that end, the case was remanded back to State District Judge William C. Sowder, who will determine if Leach receive