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Norma Lopez v. Star Vascular, LLC D/B/A Star Vascular Access Center

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-17-00550-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 14, 2018; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Norma Lopez v. Star Vascular, LLC, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment on March 14, 2018, dismissing the appeal for want of prosecution. The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez. This decision followed the opinion issued by the court on the same date, with Justice Patricia O. Alvarez presiding alongside Justices Chapa and Rios. The case originated from the 131st Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas, under trial court number 2017-CI-15308, overseen by Judge Cathleen M. Stryker.

Legal Issues Addressed

Assessment of Court Costs

Application: The costs of the appeal process were assigned to the appellant, Norma Lopez, as a consequence of the dismissal.

Reasoning: The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez.

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution

Application: The court dismissed the appeal because the appellant failed to prosecute the case effectively.

Reasoning: In the case of Norma Lopez v. Star Vascular, LLC, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, issued a judgment on March 14, 2018, dismissing the appeal for want of prosecution.

Striking of Amended Briefs

Application: The appellate court struck the appellant's amended brief, indicating procedural non-compliance.

Reasoning: The court struck the Appellant's amended brief and mandated that the costs of court associated with the appeal be assessed against Norma Lopez.