Rodolfo Rivera Munoz v. The City of Balcones Heights, The City of San Antonio, and The State of Texas, 04-13-00439-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 20, 2013). This is kind of an odd case, but is mainly just for litigators. Munoz
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City of San Antonio, Texas v. Joseph Salvaggio, 04-13-00172-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 20, 2013). This is a hearing examiner case where the City of San Antonio appeals the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Police Lieutenant Salvaggio
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City of San Antonio v. Greater San Antonio Builders Association and Indian Springs LTD, 04-13-00013-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 20, 2013). This is a vested rights case under Chapter 245 of the Texas Local Government Code. The City of
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Officer Robin Talley v. The City of Killeen, 03-09-00736-CV (Tex. App. – Austin, November 20, 2013). This is a civil service case where the San Antonio Court of Appeals was asked to determine if Killeen’s Rule .053(B)(1), providing that a disciplinary appeal
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United States v. St. Junius, No. 11-20805 (5th Cir. November 8, 2013). This case should be read really for the humor more than anything else as it does not have anything to do local governments. While the topic is rather serious (Medicaid/Medicare
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Neely v. PSEG Texas, Limited Partnership No. 12-51074 (5th Cir. November 6, 2013) This is an ADA case where the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court order requiring a finding of disability before any causal link can be
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William Marsh Rice University and Gary Spears v. Rasheed Rafaey, 14-13-00235-CV (Tex. App. – Houston [14th Dist.] November 7, 2013). This case is of interest to litigators since it deals with the ability of a police officer to file an interlocutory
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Cargill v. Jaime Adan Ballesteros, 03-12-00629-CV (Tex. App. – Austin, November 6, 2013). Cargill challenged the outcome of the election for constable and asserted claims for tortious interference with his right to seek office. The trial court dismissed the claims and
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Bracey v. City of Killeen, 03-12-00199-CV (Tex. App. – Austin November 6, 2013). This is an employment case involving the civil service relationship between police officer and city. The court was asked to decide whether an independent hearing examiner “exceeded her
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Sundance at Stone Oak Association, Inc. v. Northeast Independent School District, 04-12-00610-CV (Tex. App. – San Antonio, November 13, 2013). This is a trespass and takings claim for extending a roadway based on an easement. The Sundace Home Owner’s Association (“Sundance”) had
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