Jury Sides with Developer in Trial Over Collin Creek Mall Property

In the latest battle between Megatel Homes and property developers, a unanimous jury in Collin County this week issued a ruling in favor of 13MC, clearing the way for the redevelopment of the former Collin Creek Mall property in Plano to continue.

C. Gregory Shamoun of Shamoun & Norman, who represented 13MC in the trial, told The Texas Lawbook in a recent interview that from the beginning, he tried to “keep it simple” for the jury that was given what he said was “one of the most complex” charges he’s seen in 35 years of practicing law. It took the 12-person jury that heard a week of testimony about three hours on Monday to determine Megatel waived its right of first refusal to purchase the property from 13MC via a breach of contract.