Caballero v. Heart of Texas Pizza, L.L.C.

This case presents the court with the opportunity to revisit the disposition of cases when they settle on appeal.

Factual and ProceduRal Background

After Francisco Caballero perfected his appeal to this court, the parties mediated and settled their dispute. In accordance with their settlement agreement, the parties filed a joint motion to dismiss the appeal. By the terms of the settlement Caballero agreed to pay $88,500 to Heart of Texas Pizza — a large portion of that amount to be paid in equal monthly installments over a period of 18 months. Upon final payment of the settlement, Heart of…