2023 CASE UPDATES

May 10, 2023

DOWNSTREAM – Property Owner’s Final Briefing Filed Today

The Downstream team filed a final response brief today (a reply) in relation to the summary judgments pending before the court, which concluded the briefing stage for the motions. In ruling upon these motions, the Court could make a decision that decides the outcome of the case without a trial. There may also be a hearing for these motions. If so, we will advise the date for the hearing when it is scheduled (we expect the hearing to take place here in Houston).

Copies of our motion(s), and all of the government’s motion(s) are available here at this link.

REMINDER: Deadline To File A Claim is Approaching

We would like to remind everyone again that the deadline to join the case is approaching. By August of this year, the statute of limitations – the time limit to file a claim seeking compensation – will expire (the 6th anniversary of government-induced flooding).

There is still time to join, although the time is running out. We encourage everyone who has not yet done so to join as soon as they can, so that they do not miss out on an opportunity for compensation. If you or anyone who has not yet joined the case would like more information, please contact us at (713) 864-4000, or reach us at: txlaw@lawtx.com.

As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

January 13, 2023

DOWNSTREAM – Our Response And Counter-Motion Filed

We write to report that we have filed our response to the government’s motion, plus our own counter-motion against the government (for a case dispositive ruling in our favor). A copy of our motion is available here.

Next up – the government will have a chance to reply to our motion (due on February 9, 2023). We will get a chance to reply as well by March 11, and then – we will gear up for a hearing before the Court for a decision.

Service Offered: Real Estate Market Activity Report

Sotheby’s International Realty has offered to help our clients by offering a free Market Activity Report – it is a snapshot of all the changes in a local real estate market. It includes a market activity summary and a listing of active, pending, sold, expired, and distressed properties. Recent price changes and upcoming open houses are also included.

A sample copy is available here.

For those interested, please contact Mr. Lary Barton, at:

Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
1717 W Loop S, Suite 1700 | Houston, TX 77027 713.520.1981 (o)
713.558.3365 (d)
713.516.0221 (m)
713.559.6112 (f)
Lary.barton@sothebys.realty

Or Mr. Frank York, at:
713.520.1981 (o)
713.558.3332 (d)
985.859.9150 (m)
frank.york@sothebys.realty

Reminder: Deadline is Approaching

We would like to again remind everyone that the deadline to join the case is approaching. By summer of this year, the statute of limitations – the time limit to seek compensation will expire (we expect the actual deadline to be in late August –the 6th anniversary of government-induced flooding).

At the present time, there is still time to join. We encourage everyone who has not yet done so to join as soon as they can, so that they do not miss out on an opportunity for monetary compensation. If you would like more information, please contact us at 713-864-4000, or reach us at: txlaw@lawtx.com.

As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.