Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 wins battles in court cases against Cypress Creek EMS

“There was no basis whatsoever for the commissioners to be added to this suit as individuals,” he said. “The Texas Open Meetings Act claims were completely frivolous. I’m glad the court saw it that way, too.”

CCEMS and ESD 11 are in the last year of their contract after CCEMS has been the service provider for the area for 45 years. The district began to withhold funds from the provider due to disagreements about financial documents and insurance payments in June. CCEMS then filed against the district in October, claiming breach of contract.

Since then, the district has filed a counterclaim against CCEMS, alleging among other things the provider has a $10 million budget discrepancy, according to the press release.

In a emailed statement, George Vie of the lawfirm Feldmen & Feldmen, which represents CCEMS, said the provider disagrees with the court's ruling.

"We are currently evaluating our options including the right to appeal the decision," Vie said. "Our claims against the district for breach of contract are pending."