Explore 22 premises liability court cases in Texas. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Slip-and-Fall Case
Ashlee Walker v. Tx Cypress Creek LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ashlee Walker, sued the defendant, Tx Cypress Creek LLC,...
Slip and Fall Case: Plaintiff Fails to Prove Landlord Had Notice of Hazard
Maria Nava Hernandez v. GSMV the Bellfort Owner LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Maria Nava Hernandez, sued the defendant, ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in slip-and-fall case
Latoya Lavasiee Hopkins v. Woodlake Trails, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Latoya Hopkins, sued the defendant, Woodlake Trails...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for KFC in Negligent Hiring Case
Patrick Minor v. Kentucky Fried Chicken, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Patrick Minor, sued Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) alleg...
Appellate Court Affirms Negligence Finding in Hotel Fire Case
Sher Hospitality, Inc.; GTHCC 2017, LLC.; And GTHCC, INC. v. ASI Lloyd's as Subrogee of Regan Viney, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case ...
Texas appeals court affirms summary judgment for apartment complex in slip-and-fall case
Bianca Fox v. Cypress at Stone Oak, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bianca Fox, sued Cypress at Stone Oak for negligence after s...
Appellate court reverses summary judgment in elder abuse and negligence case
Rolando Sanchez, Individually, Rolando Sanchez as Representative of the Estate of Mary Helen Sanchez, Ramon Sanchez, Richard Sanchez, and Reynaldo Sanchez v. Lopez Homes MCG LLC Individually and D/B/A...
Appellate court affirms negligence finding against UTA for premises liability
University of Texas at Arlington v. Grace Esimai, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) appealed a trial ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for apartment complex in slip-and-fall case
Mattie Marie Carr-Haley v. Enclave at Parkview, LP, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mattie Marie Carr- Haley, sued the defendan...
Senior Living Facility Not Liable for Slip-and-Fall Without Notice
Patricia King v. ER OPCO Craig LLC D/B/A the Craig Senior Living, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Patricia King sued ER OPCO Craig LLC, allegin...
Appellate court finds no duty for downed power line injury due to lack of notice
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC v. Maricela Ramirez and Herman Rendon, as Next of Friend of W.R., a Minor, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outco...
Appellate court reverses summary judgment in propane explosion case
Mary Helen Ledesma v. Alberto Garza, Elizabeth Garza, and Rio Delta Propane, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Mary Helen Ledesma...
HOA and Developers Not Liable for Drowning in Retention Pond
Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch Community Association, Inc., Darling Homes of Texas, LLC; AVH DFW, LLC; WLH Communities- Texas, LLC; Taylor Morrison, Inc. and Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. v. Marie Lau...
Appellate Court Upholds Arbitration Clause in Tenant's Personal Injury Lawsuit
Deloris Phillips v. NeuRock of Meadow Green LP, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a landlord, NeuRock of...
Slip and Fall Case: Plaintiff Fails to Prove Landlord Had Notice of Hazard
Kennecia Williams v. SPCP Reese Owner, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kennecia Williams, sued the defendant, SPCP Rees...
Landlord's duty to maintain premises creates jury question in ceiling fan injury case
Darius Polite, and All Other Occupants v. BMF IV TX ASHLAR LLC Dba the Ashlar Apartments, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Darius Pol...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Property Owner in Slip-and-Fall Case
Yvonne Reed v. Alta Marine Creek Owners, LLC Dba Alta Marine Creek, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yvonne Reed, sued the de...
City Wins Wrongful Death Suit Over Sidewalk Fall Due to Governmental Immunity
The Estate of Shirley Harrison v. the City of Beaumont, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Estate of Shirley Harrison sued the City of Bea...
Apartment complex not liable for tenant's slip and fall
Stacie Ann Shakir v. Providence at Memorial Apartments LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stacie Ann Shakir, sued Providen...
Landlord not liable for slip-and-fall without notice of hazard
Anthony L. Shuman v. RND Phase 1 Owner LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Anthony L. Shuman, sued the defendant, RND Phase ...
Hospital liable for patient fall; appeals court affirms jury verdict
St. David's Healthcare Partnership, L.P., LLP D/B/A St. David's North Austin Medical Center v. Levi Bernard and Nadia Bernard, Individually and as Next Friends of R.B. and S.B., Minor Children, decide...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for HOA in drowning case
Tavarius Williams v. Walden on Lake Houston Community Services Association Inc., decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Tavarius Wil...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 22 premises liability cases from courts in Texas. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding premises liability cases in Texas include: texapp (22 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 17, Plaintiff Win: 2, Mixed: 3.