Despite all the evidence, the lawsuit was dismissed in January 2021 because of a lack of prosecution.
Kopacz’s attorney, in applying to have the case reinstated, blamed the coronavirus pandemic for falling behind on his cases, including the Kopacz lawsuit.
The lower court judge noted that Kopacz was removed from the 2018 lawsuit and the woman who filed the initial lawsuit eventually entered into a settlement with Galaxy. The judge said settlement talks may have yielded a different result if Kopacz’s complaint had been included. The appellate panel saw it differently, stating the judge voluntary raised the “entire controversy doctrine” that had not been brought up by either attorney; and that “likewise, here, the judge’s invocation of the entire controversy doctrine as grounds to dismiss plaintiff’s complaint contravened the basic principles of due process and circumvented the court rules.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
County To Go On Offense After Abbott Signs Bills Targeting Harris County ElectionsThe ongoing standoff between local officials and the state over who will control Harris County election operations has reached a head after Governor Greg Abbott, as expected, signed two bills into law late last week. Senate Bill 1750 would effectively put Harris County elections administrator Clifford Tatum out of a...
Read more »
From Beyoncé to Blake Lively: Sergio Hudson dishes on designing for celebritiesWhile Hudson’s styles are seen everywhere from “Real Housewives” to the White House, there’s no need to be an A-lister to shop the same looks.
Read more »
LGBTQ Pride flag set on fire in Hudson; police investigatingState Rep. Casey Weinstein, (D) District 34, who lives in Hudson, said a constituent emailed him last week to share that the flag was set on fire early June 11.
Read more »
Gov. Abbott signs bills targeting Harris County elections, triggering legal showdownGov. Greg Abbott signed into law over the weekend two bills targeting Harris County elections, triggering a legal showdown in which the county is expected to argue the actions violate the Texas Constitution.
Read more »
Keke Palmer Brings Back the ’60s in Mod-style Sergio Hudson Minidress on ‘The View’The multihyphenate, who welcomed her first child in February, joined the daytime show’s Juneteenth episode.
Read more »
FUTURE MASTERS: Hudson Knapp gets on birdie roll late to win 10-under titleHudson Knapp woke up Tuesday morning thinking he had no chance to win the 74th Annual Press Thornton Future Masters’ 10-under title at the Highland Oaks Golf Course.
Read more »