Harris County state district court judge Jennifer W. Elrod was nominated for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals by President Bush and confirmed on October 4, 2007 by the U.S. Senate, no small feat for a state trial court judge who does not have a track record of writing opinions (which trial court judges rarely do in Texas) and whose expertise is in the area of civil litigation under Texas law (i. e. state law), rather than federal law. Profile and Official Bio of 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod
Trevino v. NVG North Village Green I Association, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Sep. 25, 2008)(Seymore) (premises liability, elevator malfunction) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Seymore Before Justices Frost, Seymore and Guzman 14-07-00240-CV Oralia Trevino v. NVG North Village Green I Association, Inc. Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Jennifer Elrod Walker
Monterosso v. Vance (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Aug. 28, 2008)(Nuchia) (denial of special appearance affirmed) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Nuchia Before Justices Nuchia, Alcala and Hanks 01-07-00972-CV Joseph Monterosso and Luis Vargas v. Mark Vance Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod
Pittman v. Pappas Restaurants (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 31, 2008)(Hanks) (shooting in front of restaurant, not forseeable, no liability, MFC, admission of evidence) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Hanks Before Justices Nuchia, Alcala and Hanks 01-07-00575-CV Leah Pouncy Pittman, Individually and on behalf of the heirs at law of the Estate of Delearette Montrail Pittman v. Pappas Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod
Wood v. Texas Chiropractic College (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] July 24, 2008) (Jennings) (suit by student against private educational institution, DTPA, misrepresentation, no reliance shown, NE-SJ) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Jennings Before Justices Taft and Jennings, The Honorable Hudson 01-07-00952-CV Kelly Wood v. Texas Chiropractic College Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod
Verm v. HCAD (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] July 1, 2008)(Yates) (property tax appeal, no violation of due process) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Brock Yates Before Justices Brock Yates, Guzman and Brown 14-06-01046-CV Ray A Verm & Jane Verm, as the Property Owners and the Property Owners v. Harris County Appraisal District and the Appraisal Review Board of Harris County Appraisal District Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Jennifer Elrod Walker
Wittenberg v. Matuszczak (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] June 12, 2008) (failure to file brief) DISMISSED: Per Curiam Before Justices Brock Yates, Anderson and Brown 14-07-00971-CV Gordon Wittenberg, Tribus, Inc and Wittenberg Partnership v. Maria and Alexandre Matuszczak--Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Jennifer Elrod Walker
Bogan v. McDonald (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Apr. 3, 2008)(per curiam) (dismissed by appellant) DISMISS APPEAL: Per Curiam Before Justices Taft, Keyes and Alcala 01-07-00915-CV Dr. Robert Bogan v. Tom McDonald and Dawn McDonald, Individually and on behalf of Laura McDonald (Deceased) Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Jennifer Elrod
Pierce v. Galena Part ISD (Tex.App. - Mar. 20, 2008)(per curiam dismissal) DISMISSED: Per Curiam (dismissed by Appellant) (ISD law suits litigation) 14-07-01021-CV Hattie Pierce v. Galena Park Independent School District Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial court judge: Hon. Jennifer Elrod Walker
Khan v. Hasan (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Mar. 6, 2008)(Higley) (premises liability, slip and fall claim) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Higley 01-07-00082-CV Shahnaz Khan v. Ferhat M. Hasan and Manzoor Hasan Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County Trial Court Judge: Hon. Jennifer Elrod
Satterwhite Aviation Service v. International Profit Associates, Inc. (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Jan. 31, 2008)(Hanks) (venue law, forum selection clause) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Hanks Before Justices Nuchia, Hanks and Higley) 01-07-00053-CV Satterwhite Aviation Service v. International Profit Associates, Inc. Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Judge Jennifer Elrod)
Sheffield v. Gibson (Tex.Ap.- Houston [14th Dist.] Jan. 22, 2008)(Fowler) (real estate transaction law, home purchase, fraud DTPA claim) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Fowler Before Justices Anderson, Fowler and Frost 14-06-00483-CV George K. Sheffield and Creed Corporation v. John Gibson Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (name of judge not shown on docket, presumably Jennifer Elrod)
Arias v. Brookstone, LP (Tex.App.- Houston [1st Dist.] Dec. 20, 2007)(Nuchia)(construction law, contractors, mechanic's lien, filing, bond) AFFIRM TC JUDGMENT IN PART, REVERSE TC JUDGMENT IN PART, AND REMAND CASE TO TC FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS: Opinion by Justice Nuchia Before Justices Nuchia, Keyes and Higley 01-05-00746-CV Gustavo Arias d/b/a Gus Trucking Service v. Brookstone, L.P. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (The Honorable Jennifer Elrod)
Fedgess Shopping Centers, Ltd. v. MNC SSP, Inc. (Tex.App. Houston [14th Dist.] Dec. 18, 2007)(Hedges) (real estate law and litigation, escrow funds) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Chief Justice Hedges Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Anderson and Seymore 14-07-00211-CV Fedgess Shopping Centers, Ltd. v. MNC SSP, Inc.; MNC MCT, Inc.; MNC Memorial City Terrace, L.P.; and MNC Spring Shadows Place, L.P. Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Hon. Jennifer Elrod Walker)
Alobaidi v. UTHSCH (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Oct. 30, 2007)(Frost)(public employment, retaliatory discharge) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Frost Before Justices Anderson, Frost and Mirabal 14-06-00303-CV Josephine S. Alobaidi v. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Hon. Jennifer Elrod)
Gulf Technical Services Corporation v. Gabriel Angel Lopez Rivera (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Jun. 21, 2007(per curiam dismissal, settlement) DISMISSED: Per Curiam [joint motion to dismiss, case settled] Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Hudson and Guzman 14-04-00424-CV Gulf Technical Services Corporation, CCC Fabricaciones Y Construcciones, S.A. DE C.V., and Corporacion de Industrias e Construcciones, S.A. de C.V. v. Gabriel Angel Lopez Rivera Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Judge Jennifer Elrod)
Chevalier v. Palm Harbor Homes (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Apr. 5, 2007)(per curiam dismissal)(on appellant's motion) DISMISSED: Per Curiam (Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Hudson and Guzman) 14-06-00649-CV Michelle Chevalier v. Palm Harbor Homes Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Hon. Jennifer Elrod)
He v. Jiang (Tex.App. - Houston [1st Dist.] May 3, 2007)(Keyes) [breach of contract, statute of frauds] REVERSE TC JUDGMENT AND RENDER JUDGMENT: Opinion by Justice Keyes Before Justices Nuchia, Keyes and Higley 01-06-00255-CV Shaoguang He v. Wen Hong Jiang Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Judge Jennifer Elrod)
Chevalier v. Palm Harbor Homes (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Apr. 5, 2007)(per curiam dismissal)(on appellant's motion) DISMISSED: Per Curiam (Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Hudson and Guzman) 14-06-00649-CV Michelle Chevalier v. Palm Harbor Homes Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Hon. Jennifer Elrod)
Homeowners Lose in Suit Against Insurer - Failed to Prove Mold Damage was Caused by a Covered Peril; Policy Did Not Cover Mold Damage Caused by Leaky Roof; plaintiffs failed to segregate damages by source. Kelly v. Traverlers Lloyds of Texas Ins. Co. (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Feb. 27, 2007)(Justice Frost)(homeowner insurance law, insurance policy, coverage dispute, mold claim, water damage) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Frost Before Justices Fowler, Edelman and Frost 14-05-00825-CV Ann Kelly and James E. Kelly v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Insurance Company Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Judge Jennifer Elrod)
Zarzana v. Ashley (Tex.App.- Houston [14th Dist.] Jan. 23, 2007)(Yates) (DTPA, automobiles, counterfeit inspection sticker, fraud, negligent supervision) AFFIRMED: Opinion by Justice Brock Yates Before Chief Justice Hedges, Justices Brock Yates and Seymore 14-06-00100-CV Sam Zarzana v. Donald Ashley and Charles Ashley d/b/a Meineke Car Care #10 Appeal from 190th District Court of Harris County (Hon. Jennifer Elrod Walker)
Hon. Jennifer W. Elrod Former Judge of the 190th District Court of Harris County, Texas Houston Opinions