Clapper v. American Realty Investors

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Case overview

Case Number:

21-10805

Court:

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3470 RICO

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  1. March 08, 2024

    Counsel's 'Pimple,' 'Prostitute' Taunts Upend Texas Trial Win

    The Fifth Circuit on Friday ordered a new trial after finding that Texas-based counsel for American Realty Investors Inc. used disparaging comments in reference to the opposing party and an expert witness, and also denigrated a rival attorney, in a published decision that wiped out a jury's judgment in the company's long-running dispute with an investor.

  2. October 19, 2023

    Investor Seeks Stay Pending Fee Appeal In $63M Dispute

    A Texas federal judge said he is open to granting a housing investor's request to stay an order awarding attorneys' fees in a $63 million dispute with a real estate company while an appeal is pending at the Fifth Circuit.