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Justices greenlight flight attendant’s slip & fall suit against city of Houston
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of the city of Houston’s jurisdictional plea in a slip and fall lawsuit.
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Texas Supreme Court asked to review dismissal of suit over woman’s suicide with gun purchased from Academy
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Paxton turns to Supreme Court to stop Harris County’s ‘guaranteed income’ program
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court has granted an administrative stay today, temporarily blocking Harris County’s “guaranteed income” program after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for emergency relief.
Attorneys & Judges
Municipal judge can’t simultaneously serve as a constable, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - A court would likely conclude that a municipal judge may not simultaneously serve as a constable, according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
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Jessica Carrucini sues Keem Smile Dentistry PLLC for alleged misconduct
In the District Court of Texas, plaintiff Jessica Carrucini has filed a lawsuit against Keem Smile Dentistry PLLC and Dr. Akeem Ajayi.
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GEICO Secure Insurance sues James Frederick Hall for vehicle collision due to alleged negligence
GEICO Secure Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against James Frederick Hall in the County Court of Law, Harris County, Texas.
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Barbara Emery sues Cabletex Communication for negligence leading to personal injury
Barbara Emery has filed a lawsuit against Cabletex Communication, LLC in the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas.
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Laura Herrera sues Robert Jozwiak for personal injuries caused by a dog attack
Laura Herrera has filed a lawsuit against Robert Jozwiak, Sr. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas under the case number 2024-23163.
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Tammy Elliott sues ALDI (Texas) L.L.C. for personal injury due to alleged negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Tammy Elliott has filed a lawsuit against ALDI (Texas) L.L.C.
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Darius Terrell Hughes sues Peyton Margaret Wood for car collision
In a lawsuit filed in the Harris County - County Civil Court at Law No. 4, plaintiff Darius Terrell Hughes is suing defendant Peyton Margaret Wood for damages related to a car collision that occurred on June 24, 2023.
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Suzanne Warren sues Henry Alvarez-Reyes for negligent driving causing injury
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Harris County, Texas, a lawsuit has been filed by Suzanne Warren against Henry Alvarez-Reyes.
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Melissa Turner sues Geico County Mutual Insurance Company for failure to honor an insurance claim
Melissa Turner has filed a lawsuit against Geico County Mutual Insurance Company in the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1, Texas.
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Centerpoint Energy Resources sues Madero Land Development for damages caused by negligent excavation
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County, Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp., also known as Centerpoint Energy Texas Gas Operations, has filed a lawsuit against Madero Land Development LLC.
Daspit Law Firm sues former client seeking fees from plant explosion suit
HOUSTON - A Houston law firm has filed suit against a former client seeking fees from litigation brought over a plant explosion.
Collision suit brought against Martin Transportation
SAN ANTONIO - An automobile collision lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages has been brought against Martin Transportation Systems.
Suit alleges out-of-control 18-wheeler cab struck multiple vehicles
BEAUMONT - A lawsuit is alleging that an out-of-control cab of an 18-wheeler struck three vehicles and caused a major commercial collision last month.
Worker sues Lowe’s years after banging shin on forklift, Buzbee handling case
HOUSTON - A lawsuit claiming a Lowe’s employee suffered from an underlying infection for years after banging his shin on the fork of a forklift is seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Man sues claiming Miller Lite bottle was chipped, caused him to swallow glass
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against Molson Coors USA over an alleged chipped beer bottle.
Paxton turns to Supreme Court to stop Harris County’s ‘guaranteed income’ program
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court has granted an administrative stay today, temporarily blocking Harris County’s “guaranteed income” program after Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for emergency relief.
Paxton fails to obtain TRO in suit against Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
HOUSTON – A district court has denied the state’s request to temporarily block Harris County from disbursing funds to families participating in Uplift Harris, a guaranteed basic income pilot program.
SCOTUS sides with Texas rancher in property rights case
WINNIE - Yesterday, the Institute for Justice scored a unanimous win in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Texas rancher Richie DeVillier, who is fighting for compensation after the state built a barrier along a nearby highway, allegedly causing his ranch to flood.
Biden announces $26M in grants to Texas to make transportation infrastructure more climate change resilient
Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, new program supports projects to protect bridges, roads, ports, rail, and transit from extreme weather and the impacts of climate change, advances Administration’s National Climate Resilience Framework
Sen. Schumer introduces bill aimed at stopping ‘judge shopping’
DALLAS - Sen. Charles Schumer made good on the warning he gave a year ago, introducing a bill yesterday aimed at stopping “judge shopping.”
Municipal judge can’t simultaneously serve as a constable, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - A court would likely conclude that a municipal judge may not simultaneously serve as a constable, according to an opinion issued by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 2022 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked committees of the Texas Senate to study 84 charges during the interim before the 88th Legislative Session.
OPINION: Safeguarding Texas Healthcare: Rejecting PBM reform for patient prosperity
In the Lone Star State, where individualism and self-determination are central to our way of life, the looming specter of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform raises concerns among Texans who staunchly oppose socialist government interference and control. As the debate over healthcare policy unfolds in Congress, lawmakers must promote the principles of limited government and personal freedom by avoiding extreme government controls on our private healthcare system. The proposed changes threaten to restrict PBMs’ ability to negotiate lower pharmaceutical costs and save patients money and oppose our Texan ethos that champions independence and a free-market approach.
Asbestos suit alleging exposure from husband’s work clothes revived on appeal
HOUSTON - On Tuesday, the 14th Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment win in favor of Howmet Aerospace, a defendant in an asbestos suit alleging a woman was exposed to asbestos fibers from her husband’s work clothes.
Estate of former millwright worker claims he died of asbestos exposure
HOUSTON — The estate of a millwright worker claims the worker died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos.
GEICO Secure Insurance sues James Frederick Hall for vehicle collision due to alleged negligence
GEICO Secure Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against James Frederick Hall in the County Court of Law, Harris County, Texas.
McKool Smith secures $142M verdict against Samsung in patent damage retrial
PLANO - McKool Smith, along with Irell & Manella, has secured a $142 Million patent damages verdict on behalf of G+ Communications against Samsung, a press release states.
Lee Parsley promoted to Texans for Lawsuit Reform president
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform has announced that Lee Parsley has been named president, a position that has been vacant since 2020.
Texas attorney loses bid in 14th Court of Appeals to have suspended license restored
HOUSTON – A Texas attorney has lost a bid to have his suspended license restored by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.