Courts in Houston, Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
515 Rusk Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Houston
Texas Children's Hospital — Behavioral Health
6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Menninger Clinic — Child & Adolescent Services
12301 S Main St, Houston, TX 77035
Liability Considerations in Houston
Houston's large, young population and the presence of Texas Children's Hospital — the largest children's hospital in the nation — make it a significant hub for gaming addiction claims. Texas's 2-year SoL with minor tolling applies, and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act allows treble damages for knowing or intentional violations. Houston ISD, one of the largest school districts in the country, has documented gaming-related attendance and behavioral issues.
Your Legal Team
Michael Rodriguez
Partner
Austin, TX
Michael Rodriguez has represented clients in some of the largest mass tort cases of the past decade, including opioid litigation and social media addiction cases. His work on video game addiction cases began in 2022 when he filed some of the first school district claims against major publishers. Michael is known for his ability to translate complex psychological and behavioral science into compelling legal narratives for juries.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law (2009)
- B.B.A., Finance, University of Texas (2006)
Michael Rodriguez
Senior Associate — Child Advocacy & Mass Tort Litigation
Dallas, TX
Michael Rodriguez combines a decade of mass tort litigation experience with a master’s degree in child psychology, bringing an interdisciplinary perspective to gaming addiction cases that few attorneys can match. His work on video game addiction litigation began in 2022 when he filed some of the first school district claims against major publishers, drawing on his understanding of how addictive game design affects child development. Michael has represented clients in some of the largest mass tort cases of the past decade, including opioid litigation and social media addiction cases. He is known for his ability to translate complex psychological and behavioral science into compelling legal narratives for juries, and has been instrumental in building the evidentiary framework connecting game design patents to documented child harm.
Education
- J.D., University of Texas School of Law
- M.A., Child Psychology, University of Michigan