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Nov 27, 2001 Tort Tycoons Poured Millions into 2000 Texas Elections Report Tracks Texans for Lawsuit Reform's Top Donors [Includes David Weekley and Perry Homes] NOTE: TLR is a so called "grassroots organization".
Texans for Lawsuit Reform - Read Texans for Pubic Justice Report

Altogether, these 24 king makers spent $4.5 million to influence Texas politics in the 2000 cycle, with Houston homebuilder Bob Perry spending an astounding $912,500.

Plaintiff Carlos Murillo complained that the builder refused to finish his house until he put up a yard sign that said, "Come Talk To Me Before You Buy a David Weekley Home."

Dick Weekley of Weekley Homes donated $126,000 to TLR and $208,925 total for 2000 elections.
Bob J. Perry of Perry Homes donated $90,000 to TLR and $912,500 total for 2000 elections.

Oct 30, 2001 Texas PACs 2000 Election Cycle Tort Law: $1,481,128 TLR (Texans for Lawsuit Reform, a so called grass roots organiztaion) raised half of its money from the families of just five tycoons who made fortunes in litigious industries: Sterling Groupís Gordon Cain ($200,000); real estate mogul Harlan Crow ($150,000); Cogen Technologiesí Robert McNair ($125,000); and the owners of David Weekley Homes ($126,000) and Bob Perry Homes ($90,000).

Oct 19, 2001 FINALLY! 7 years later, The Texas Supreme Courts stops Perry Home's whining over $2800! THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS FOR REHEARING OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED: 01-0135 PERRY HOMES, a joint venture v. AZIZ ALWATTARI and HAJER ALWATTARI; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-98-00106-CV, 33 SW3d 376, 11-02-00)

Background: This started in 1994 with a doundation failure. The jury ruled in favor of the homeowner. The appeal court did too. The Supreme Court did too. The builders then tried to change the law by filing Texas Senate Bill SB623 which did not pass. Now the Supreme Court has ruled again, deniying Perry's request for a review.. All over $2800. Is this lawsuit abuse or what? For background info read Perry Homes v. Alwattari NO. 2-98-106-CV.

See also: Aug 24, 2001 From the Texas Supreme Court Concerning Perry Homes: THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED: 01-0135ÝÝÝÝPERRY HOMES, a joint venture v. AZIZ ALWATTARI and HAJER ALWATTARI; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-98-00106-CV, 33 SW3d 376, 11-02-00)

Aug 24, 2001 From the Texas Supreme Court Concerning Perry Homes: THE FOLLOWING PETITIONS FOR REVIEW ARE DENIED: 01-0135ÝÝÝÝPERRY HOMES, a joint venture v. AZIZ ALWATTARI and HAJER ALWATTARI; from Tarrant County; 2nd district (02-98-00106-CV, 33 SW3d 376, 11-02-00)

NOTE: The jury ruled in favor of the homeowner. The appeal court did too. The builders then tried to change the law by filing Texas Senate Bill SB623 which did not pass. Now they Supreme Court has ruled. All over $2800. Is this lawsuit abuse or what? For background info read Perry Homes v. Alwattari NO. 2-98-106-CV.

May 13, 2001 Posted to the Perry Homes Page: Perry Homes v. Alwattari NO. 2-98-106-CV. This was provided as support for Texas Senate Bill 623 (see below) which would provide more protection to the homebuilders. Perry offered to pay 60% of the cost to the foundation with the owner paying the other 40% ($2800) and filing with the Home Owners Warranty. HOW is in recievership, and the owner could only get reimbursed if there is money and if there is a valid claim. This entire suit going through the appeals process and landing in the Senate was all about just $2800.00.

Mar 30 2001: Testimony heard for Texas Senate Bill SB623 Randy Birdwell, CEO of Emerald Homes (July 19, 2001 aquired by DR Horton) spoke in favor of the bill. This bill would provide more protection to builders even if a reasonable offer was not provided prior to a suit (arbitration). Others who testified include:

FOR:
Birdwell, Randy (Texas Association of Builders and Emerald Builders), The Woodlands, TX
Bush, Robert L. (TAB and Dallas HBA), Arlington, TX
Paxson, Stephen (Self), Houston, TX
AGAINST:
Ahmad, Janet (Home Owners for Better Building), San Antonio, TX
Cobarruvias, John R. (Home Owners for Better Building), Houston, TX
McQuality, Mark S. (Self), Dallas, TX
Stark, Anne P. (Homeowners), Dallas, TX
Turner, Cheryl C. (Self), Dallas, TX