New Mexico Supreme Court

James Flores and Manny Vildasol, Plaintiffs-Respondents v. Mary Herrera

August 18, 201610 N.M. 600

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court held that the Whistleblower Protection Act does not permit a public employee to sue a state officer in the officer’s individual capacity, reversed the Court of Appeals, and remanded for dismissal of the individual‑capacity claims and appropriate relief in official‑capacity actions.