A Houston law firm won its bid to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract allegations using the state’s anti-SLAPP law, according to a ruling by the Texas Court of Appeals.
Jetall Cos. Inc. and Hoover Slovacek LLP were in court disputing the firm’s representation of a title company owner, after Jetall had failed to buy the title company.
Hoover Slovacek moved to dismiss the suit under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, arguing Jetall’s case was related to the firm exercising its right to petition. The firm also moved for summary judgment on Jetall’s fraud allegation.
The TCPA ...
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