In Tara Grogan v. EK Real Estate Services of NY, LLC, et al., Case No. 4:21-CV-03618, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Buck Keenan partner Andrew Wright represented client LendingOne, LLC against claims alleging violations of the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). Claims of this nature carry significant financial exposure and reputational risk for lending institutions, and demand a precise, technically rigorous defense.
Wright developed a well-supported defense strategy grounded in a thorough analysis of the statutory requirements under both TILA and the DTPA, and the evidentiary record underlying the plaintiff’s allegations. He identified the specific deficiencies in the claims and built a targeted legal argument aimed at resolving the matter without the cost and uncertainty of trial. The result was a full dismissal of all claims against LendingOne. The client walked away without any liability. The outcome protected both the company’s financial interests and its standing in the lending market. For financial institutions facing regulatory or consumer-driven litigation, the margin for error is narrow. Buck Keenan brings the industry knowledge, statutory rigor, and litigation experience necessary to defend lenders at every stage of the process.