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Harris Co. judge wins lawsuit accusing husband's former girlfriend of accessing personal info
By Tony Atkins at ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The lawsuit victory for Judge Tamika Craft has implications for data protection in the Houston area, particularly in cases involving personal relationships and potential misuse of access. Given the role of judges in the local justice system, the fact that a Guardant employee was able to access Craft's personal information without consent raises concerns about the security measures in place to safeguard sensitive data. This case may prompt a closer examination of how companies like Guardant, which operate in the region, handle employee access to personal information and the measures they take to prevent unauthorized use. As a public figure in the Pearland community, Judge Craft's experience may also encourage others to be more vigilant about protecting their personal information, especially in situations where relationships may pose a risk to data security.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
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