Houston [14th] Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment for Appraisal District Denying Charitable Exemption for Historical Home Used as Primary Residence

by George Christian | Jul 10, 2026

The Houston [14th] Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order granting an appraisal district’s motion for summary judgment in a suit challenging the ARB’s denial of a tax exemption for property owned by a charitable organizations on the basis that the property...

San Antonio Court of Appeals Suggests Remittur of Noneconomic Damages Award from $42 Million to $19 Million, Upholds $13.12 Million Punitive Damages Award

by George Christian | Jul 9, 2026

After a careful review and consideration of comparable cases, the San Antonio Court of Appeals has largely upheld a jury’s award of substantial noneconomic and punitive damages in a fatality accident case involving a drunk driver. But the court also found that the...

In Case of First Impression, Fort Worth Court of Appeals Rules That Mother Who Terminated High-Risk Pregnancy After Physician Negligently Failed to Sterilize Her Is Not Entitled to Noneconomic Damages

by George Christian | Jul 8, 2026

In a case of first impression, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals has held that a woman who terminated her high-risk pregnancy after her physician negligently failed to perform a tubal ligation during a prior high-risk delivery cannot recover damages for mental pain and...

Amarillo Court of Appeals Upholds Jury Finding for Real Estate Investors on Veil-Piercing Theory

by George Christian | Jul 7, 2026

The Amarillo Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment based on a jury finding that a real estate developer created corporate entities to shield him from liability for misusing investors’ funds. Boone Nerren, AMZ Equity Partners, LLC, Ridgmar Condos, LLC, and Ranchito...

Austin Court of Appeals Affirms TC Denial of Plaintiff’s TCPA Motion to Dismiss Claim for Sanctions

by George Christian | Jul 6, 2026

The Austin Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order denying Plaintiff’s TCPA motion to dismiss a motion for sanctions stemming from the filing of a lawsuit Plaintiff’s attorney allegedly knew was baseless. Armando Lorenzo v. Sandoval & James, PLLC;...

Dallas Court of Appeals Throws Out UM/UIM Claim Where Plaintiff Didn’t Submit Evidence That the At-Fault Driver Was Uninsured or Underinsured

by George Christian | Jul 2, 2026

The Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed a summary judgment against a pro se plaintiff who failed to prove that his UM/UIM claim was based on the at-fault driver’s insurance status. Alvin Jones v. Progressive Insurance (No. 05-25-00231-CV; April 7, 2026) arose from a...

Divided Dallas Court of Appeals Affirms TC Order Dismissing Plaintiffs’ Claims Under Rule 91a

by George Christian | Jul 1, 2026

A divided Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed a trial court order dismissing claims against Morgan Stanley under Rule 91a. Collingwood USA, Inc. and Collingwood Brookshire USA, Inc. v. Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC (No. 05-24-00629-CV; April 10, 2026) arose from a...

Dallas Court of Appeals Affirms Disciplinary Action Against Plaintiff’s Lawyer

by George Christian | Jun 30, 2026

The Dallas Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment disciplining a plaintiff’s lawyer for failing to communicate with his client. Jervan Steven Wiltz v. Commission for Lawyer Discipline (No. 05-25-00994-CV; April 14, 2026) stemmed from a grievance filed by a family...

Dallas Court of Appeals Reverses and Remands TC Denial of Landscape Architect’s Motion to Dismiss for Plaintiff’s Failure to File Certificate of Merit

by George Christian | Jun 29, 2026

The Dallas Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court order denying a landscape architect’s motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s wrongful death action based on Plaintiff’s failure to file a certificate of merit. LandDesign, Inc. v. Johnathan Postell, Individually and as...

Texarkana Court of Appeals Reverses Substantial Default Judgment in Property Damage Case

by George Christian | Jun 26, 2026

The Texarkana Court of Appeals has reversed a default judgment entered against a defendant whom the plaintiff failed to serve with an amended petition that added a more “onerous” cause of action. It further reversed damages, attorney’s fees, and sanctions awards for...