A Settlement has been reached with Baybrook Village, Mosaic Baybrook One, LP, Mosaic Baybrook Two, LP, and Mosaic Residential, Inc. (“Baybrook” or “Defendants”) to resolve two separate lawsuits.
The lawsuits are captioned Simien, et al. v. Baybrook Village, et al., Cause No. 2017-08379, pending in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 133rd Judicial District (the “Water Code Case”), and Cessor, et al. v. Baybrook Village, et al., Cause No. 2017-12564, pending in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 215th Judicial District (the “Property Code Case”) (collectively “the Actions”).
The Actions claimed that Defendants violated Texas law in the way they collected water and sewer fees (in the Water Code Case) and rent late fees (in the Property Code Case).
Defendants deny each and all of the claims and contentions alleged against them in the Actions and deny all charges of wrongdoing or liability alleged (or which could be alleged) in the Actions but have agreed to a settlement to avoid the costs and risks associated with continuing the litigation.
There are two Settlement Classes, as defined below, and you may be a member of one or both.
Water Code Case Settlement Class | Property Code Case Settlement Class |
This Settlement Class includes all persons who, between June 1, 2015, and September 30, 2017, were tenants at Baybrook Village apartment house in Harris County, Texas, and were charged and paid a “Water/Sewer Base Fee.” | This Settlement Class includes all persons who, between May 1, 2015, and September 30, 2017, were tenants at Baybrook Village apartment house in Harris County, Texas, and were charged and paid a rent late fee. |
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read this Website carefully and completely.
Summary of your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form from the Settlement Website here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | November 9, 2025 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own legal counsel at your own expense. | July 28, 2025 |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend a Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don't like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | July 28, 2025 |
Do Nothing | Unless you opt out of the settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained further in the Notice and FAQs.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
5/23/2025
Opt Out Deadline
7/28/2025
Objection Deadline
7/28/2025
Final Approval Hearing
8/11/2025
Claim Deadline
11/9/2025