Case Background

Sydney Hodgkinson filed a lawsuit against Paul Rogers and BAMFL, Inc. on February 3, 2023, in Dallas County, Texas. The case arose from an alleged investment scheme. Hodgkinson, a California resident, met Rogers and expressed interest in investing. Rogers, doing business as BAMFL, Inc., claimed to own valuable real estate. He convinced Hodgkinson to invest $88,000. However, Hodgkinson never received documentation verifying his ownership. BAMFL’s corporate charter had been involuntarily revoked prior to the transaction. Hodgkinson filed the suit in the 192nd Judicial District Court.

Cause

The dispute centers on alleged fraud and breach of contract. Hodgkinson claimed Rogers misrepresented property ownership to secure the investment. Despite multiple requests, he failed to provide proof of title. Communications later broke down. At one point, Rogers made a threatening phone call to Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson asserted that Rogers knowingly provided false information and conducted business in bad faith.

Injury

Hodgkinson alleged financial and emotional harm from the incident. She claimed to have lost the $88,000 investment. The stress and uncertainty from the unresolved business dealings affected her well-being. She further asserts that Rogers’ conduct, especially the threatening call, caused emotional distress. Hodgkinson believed she was manipulated through deceit and suffered reputational damage. The failu