Stephanie Rogers, a Minor, Petitioner v. Walmart Stores, Inc., Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the trial judge did not abuse discretion in assessing half of the guardian ad litem fees against Walmart under Tex.R.Civ.P. 141 for good cause, reversing the Court of Appeals and affirming the trial court's judgment. Justice Gonzalez dissented, arguing such punitive cost assessments are improper.