The Texas Supreme Court has denied further review of a $1.2 million summary judgment for breach of contract granted in favor of Ware Jackson’s client, a residential developer, which was previously affirmed by the First Court of Appeals in Houston. Michelle Blair handled the appellate proceedings and was a member of the trial team that secured the summary judgment along with Avery Sheppard and Don Jackson.

Associates Jordan Parker and Jared Peloquin took the lead on researching, drafting, and arguing an early motion for summary judgment for Ware Jackson’s client in a wrongful death case in which the plaintiff alleged the condition of our client’s property posed an unreasonable risk of harm. No argument was necessary when the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed Ware Jackson’s client from the case shortly after the motion was filed. This proactive strategy eliminated our client’s litigation exposure and avoided the cost of extensive discovery and trial. Ware Jackson is proud to have talented associates like Jordan and Jared on board and looks forward to delivering more exceptional results for our clients in the future!

Ware Jackson represented a residential developer in a suit for breach of a reimbursement contract against a county water utility district. The trial court granted summary judgment in the client’s favor based on the res judicata effect of a prior administrative decision on the issue and awarded our client over $1.2 million in damages, plus interest. The First Court of Appeals in Houston rejected the district’s arguments that the prior decision was not preclusive and affirmed the trial court’s ruling. See Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 89 v. 308 Furman, Ltd., No. 01-23-00177-CV, 2024 WL 5249161 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 31, 2024, no pet. h.). The trial team included Avery Sheppard, Don Jackson, and Michelle Blair, and Michelle Blair handled the appeal.