Fort Worth Councilman Michael Crain’s lawsuit against former business partner dismissed
Fort Worth councilman Michael Crain’s lawsuit against former partner Will Northern over a redevelopment project was dismissed by a Texas business court, prompting Crain to appeal.Summary
Fort Worth City Council member Michael Crain filed a lawsuit in June 2025 against former business partner Will Northern, alleging that Northern improperly used confidential information and excluded Crain from a proposed redevelopment of the Woodhaven Country Club property. On August 6, 2026, Judge Jerry Bullard of the Texas Business Court Eighth Division dismissed all of Crain’s claims, ruling that Crain had no ownership interest in Northern Crain and that the suit was procedurally defective. The court ordered Crain to sell his interest back to Northern under the “Texas Shootout buy‑sell options.” Crain plans to appeal, arguing the court lacked jurisdiction and that the record was incomplete. Northern maintains that Crain sought to profit from the project without contributing time, money, or effort. Development of the former golf course continues, with Crescendo Development partnering with Blue Ridge Cascade on a mixed‑use project, and meetings with residents are ongoing.
(Source：Fort Worth Report)