Barrera v. Major League Baseball et al

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Case Number:

7:20-cv-00198

Court:

Texas Southern

Nature of Suit:

896(Other Statutes: Arbitration)

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Judge Micaela Alvarez

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  1. September 03, 2020

    Nats Catcher Drops MLB Drug Suspension Challenge

    Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera dropped a proposed class action against Major League Baseball alleging its performance-enhancing drug testing program is based on "junk science," after a Texas federal judge refused to halt his 80-game suspension at the start of the shortened MLB season.

  2. July 31, 2020

    Nats Catcher Can't Block His 80-Game Drug Use Suspension

    Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera must continue to serve an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension while suing Major League Baseball alleging its drug tests are based on "junk science," a Texas federal court ruled. 

  3. July 27, 2020

    Nats Catcher Says MLB Uses 'Junk Science' Drug Tests

    MLB uses "junk science" to test its players for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a class action filed Monday in Texas federal court by Washington Nationals catcher Felipe "Tres" Barrera III, who says he was suspended after falsely testing positive for steroid use.