Automated Summary
Key Facts
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals dismissed an interlocutory appeal in the case of Dr. Robert Tafel and affiliated dental practices v. D.S.L. The Court found appellant's motion to dismiss the appeal meritorious and ordered the appeal dismissed. Appellants were ordered to pay all costs incurred by reason of this appeal. The mandate was issued on October 10, 2025 from the Court of Appeals of the State of Texas.
Holdings
The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal from the interlocutory appeal signed by the court below on July 31, 2024, and ordered that all costs incurred by reason of this appeal be paid by the appellants including Dr. Robert Tafel, various dental practices, and BLT Support Services LLC.
Remedies
- The Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal from the interlocutory appeal signed by the court below on July 31, 2024
- The Court ordered that all costs incurred by reason of this appeal be paid by appellants, including Dr. Robert Tafel, Robert E. Tafel D.D.S. PA, and multiple dental practice entities
Passage Text
- Today the Court heard appellant's motion to dismiss the appeal from the interlocutory appeal signed by the court below on July 31, 2024. Having considered the motion and found it meritorious, we order the appeal DISMISSED.
- We further order that all costs incurred by reason of this appeal be paid by appellants, Dr. Robert Tafel; Robert E. Tafel, D.D.S., PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Buckner Marketplace Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Pecan Plaza Dental, PA; Pioneer Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Westcliff Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Spring Valley Crossing Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Plaza De Oro Dental, PA d/b/a BearCreek Family Dentistry; Torre Vista Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Town North Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Bear Creek Family Dentistry, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; Mesquite Crossing Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; CW Village Dental, PA d/b/a Bear Creek Family Dentistry; and BLT Support Services, LLC f/k/a BLT Management Company, LLC.
- WHEREFORE, WE COMMAND YOU to observe the order of our said Court in this behalf and in all things have it duly recognized, obeyed, and executed.