City of Houston v. Petroleum Traders Corp.

OPINION

WILLIAM J. BOYCE, Justice.

The City of Houston appeals from orders denying its plea to the jurisdiction on the claims of Petroleum Traders Corporation (“PTC”) for (1) breach of contract; (2) lost profits; (3) quantum meruit; (4) attorney’s fees; and (5) conversion. We conclude that the contract between the City and PTC was properly executed, and the City’s immunity from suit on PTC’s contract claim has been waived by statute. We further conclude that the City is immune from suit on PTC’s remaining claims. Accordingly, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Background

In 2005, the City of…