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Texas AG sues Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County for instituting a “guaranteed income” program that redistributes public money in a manner that allegedly violates the Texas Constitution.
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Ballet instructor sues River Oaks Dance over non-compete clause
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Texas Supreme Court wipes slip & fall suit against Randall’s
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reinstated a take-nothing judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit against Albertsons (Randall’s).
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Hundreds bring action against Arkema over toxic chemical release during Harvey
HOUSTON - Nearly 800 people have brought a legal action against Arkema, alleging property damage and injuries from toxic chemicals that were released from the company’s Crosby facility during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
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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Jacob Birenbaum sues Lance Zhou and Chong Qiu for property misrepresentation
Jacob Birenbaum has filed a lawsuit against Lance Zhou and Chong Qiu in the Harris County - County Civil Court at Law, with the case ID 1224540, dated March 13, 2024.
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ENGIE Resources sues Geosyn Mining for unpaid electricity bills
In a lawsuit filed on March 12, 2024, ENGIE Resources, LLC (Plaintiff) is suing Geosyn Mining, LLC (Defendant) in the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas.
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Full Flex Customs sues Jermaine Carlos Diaz, McKenzie Elaine Mosher, and U.S. Bank National Association for unpaid vehicle repair services
In the County Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County, Texas, Full Flex Customs d/b/a All Out Off Road, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Jermaine Carlos Diaz, McKenzie Elaine Mosher, and U.S. Bank National Association (Case No. not provided). The filing was made on March 12, 2024.
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Odie Johnson sues Alexander Ross Miller and Rosa Irma Villanueva for alleged negligence causing severe physical injuries
In a case filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Odie Johnson is suing defendants Alexander Ross Miller and Rosa Irma Villanueva.
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Agricultural Workers Insurance sues John Doe and PV Holding Corp for negligent driving and vehicle entrustment
In a lawsuit filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Harris County, Agricultural Workers Insurance (the plaintiff), acting as a subrogee for Jennifer Theodor, is suing John Doe and PV Holding Corp, doing business as Avis Budget Group, Inc. (the defendants).
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Yajaira Soto and Cindy Cruz sue Robert Vale for auto collision damages
In a lawsuit filed in the Harris County - County Civil Court at Law No. 3, plaintiffs Yajaira Soto and Cindy Cruz are suing defendant Robert Vale for an alleged auto collision that resulted in serious injuries and damages.
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Trane U.S. Inc sues R Hughes Company for unpaid goods and services
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas, Trane U.S. Inc., represented by Eva S. Engelhart of Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, P.C., has filed a lawsuit against R Hughes Company (Case ID: NO223772). The case was filed on March 11, 2024.
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Crown Castle Fiber sues R.D. Crumley & Company for damages from excavation activities
In a lawsuit filed in the County Court of Harris County, Texas, Crown Castle Fiber LLC is suing R.D. Crumley & Company for damages resulting from an incident that occurred on March 11, 2022.
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Badger Daylighting Corporation sues Preferred Contractors for unpaid goods and services
On March 6, 2024, a lawsuit was filed by Badger Daylighting Corporation against Preferred Contractors.
Ballet instructor sues River Oaks Dance over non-compete clause
HOUSTON - A ballet instructor has filed a lawsuit against River Oaks Dance, asking the court to find a non-compete clause unenforceable.
Hundreds bring action against Arkema over toxic chemical release during Harvey
HOUSTON - Nearly 800 people have brought a legal action against Arkema, alleging property damage and injuries from toxic chemicals that were released from the company’s Crosby facility during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Suit alleges temple branded 11-year old boy without father’s knowledge, Abraham Watkins handling case
HOUSTON — A recently filed lawsuit is alleging that an 11-year old boy was branded during a cultural ceremony at their temple without his father’s knowledge or consent.
Fire at Airbnb rental forced woman to climb out window, suit alleges
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages is alleging a woman was forced to exit through a second-story window because the Airbnb she was staying at caught fire.
Suit alleges HEB employee hit woman’s cart, wedged her between shelves
HOUSTON - A lawsuit against HEB is alleging a store employee collided with a woman’s shopping cart, causing her to become wedged between two shelves.
Texas AG sues Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Harris County for instituting a “guaranteed income” program that redistributes public money in a manner that allegedly violates the Texas Constitution.
Texas federal judge purportedly not on board with random case assignments in Northern District
DALLAS - The Northern District of Texas will reportedly not be adopting a policy seeking to eliminate the alleged “judge shopping” within the federal district.
Liberty Justice Center sends letter demanding Harris County DA investigate alleged electioneering scheme
HOUSTON – After the Liberty Justice Center sent a letter demanding that the Denton County district attorney investigate illegal election interference by school officials, registered voters in Harris County contacted LJC with a similar story of corruption in their own school district, a press release states.
Sen. Creighton announces oversight on SB 17 implementation
AUSTIN – State Sen. Brandon Creighton has announced that he has sent a formal letter to university chancellors and regents, outlining the expectations and oversight processes for the implementation of Senate Bill 17.
Liberty Justice Center sues SEC challenging climate ‘disclosure rule’
AUSTIN - The Liberty Justice Center and the Pelican Institute for Public Policy have jointly filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to challenge recent regulations that require public companies to make extensive disclosures related to climate change.
Texas AG announces $6.6M settlement with Intercontinental Terminals Company for injuries to natural resources resulting from 2019 Deer Park fire
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texas and the U.S. have reached a settlement to recover natural resource damages caused by the March 2019 fire at the Deer Park facility owned by International Terminals Company, a press release states.
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.
Texas Supreme Court wipes slip & fall suit against Randall’s
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court on Friday reinstated a take-nothing judgment in a slip and fall lawsuit against Albertsons (Randall’s).
US Chamber, bank associations turn to Fifth Circuit in action to block CFPB’s credit card rule capping late fees
DALLAS - Arguing their injunction request was “effectively” denied, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several banking associations filed a notice today stating that they are appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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.