Grubbs v. Atw Invs., Inc.

Opinion by: Irene Rios, Justice

The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying a motion to dismiss filed pursuant to the Texas Citizen's Participation Act ("TCPA"). The trial court's order expressly states the motion was denied because the hearing on the motion was untimely. We affirm the trial court's order.

BACKGROUND

ATW Investments, Inc. filed the underlying lawsuit against Kenneth E. Grubbs alleging claims for attorney malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act. On January 17, 2017, Grubbs filed and…