Attorneys & Judges
Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.
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Paxton fails to obtain TRO in suit against Harris County over ‘guaranteed income’ program
Federal Court
McKool Smith secures $142M verdict against Samsung in patent damage retrial
Attorneys & Judges
First Court denies law firm’s bid to stop 3M pre-suit depositions over dust mask clients
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has denied a petition challenging an order granting the 3M Company’s request to take pre-suit depositions and to obtain documents from attorney Michael Martin and the Martin Walton Law Firm.
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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.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
State Court
Stephanie Swain sues ARC Shadowlake LP for negligence and lack of adequate care
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Stephanie Swain, on behalf of Josephine Kimble, has filed a lawsuit against ARC Shadowlake LP (doing business as Brookdale Shadowlake), American Retirement Corporation, and Cynthia Tran.
State Court
Melinda Rios sues 2016 Baytown Ward LLC for premises liability and negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Melinda Rios has filed a lawsuit against 2016 Baytown Ward LLC, doing business as Watermark at Baytown Apartments.
State Court
Cristian Moreno sues HEB Grocery Co for negligence and premises liability
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas, Cristian Moreno has filed a lawsuit against HEB Grocery Co, LP d/b/a Mi Tienda and HEBCO GP, LLC.
State Court
Demetria Y Pyron sues Public Storage for negligence leading to mold exposure
Demetria Y Pyron has filed a lawsuit against Public Storage in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
State Court
City of Houston sues Joseph Edwards for automobile collision resulting in property damage
The City of Houston has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Edwards in the County Civil Court at Law Number (_) of Harris County, Texas.
State Court
John Timberlake sues Pablo Juventino Trinidad for car collision due to alleged negligence
John Timberlake has filed a lawsuit against Pablo Juventino Trinidad in the District Court of Harris County.
State Court
David Lea sues Nicholas Walker for a car accident resulting in serious bodily injuries
In a lawsuit filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff David Lea is suing defendant Nicholas Walker for an alleged car accident that resulted in serious bodily injuries.
State Court
Farhad Rahmani sues Northtown Auto Center GP for negligence leading to serious bodily harm
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Farhad Rahmani has filed a lawsuit against Northtown Auto Center GP, LLC.
State Court
Dawn Rieke sues Kroger Texas for injuries from a fall
On April 4, 2024, Dawn Rieke filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas, L.P., NewQuest Properties 2021 GP, LLC, and Marshall Cobbs in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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.
Trip & fall lawsuit alleges woman tripped on ripple in floor mat at Kohl’s
HOUSTON - A ripple in a floor mat has resulted in a trip and fall lawsuit against Kin, Inc.
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.
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.”
Harris County takes legal action in opposition of Texas over air quality standards
HOUSTON – Harris County has intervened in a lawsuit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the new air quality standards set by the Biden-Harris Administration, a press release states.
Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.
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.
Melinda Rios sues 2016 Baytown Ward LLC for premises liability and negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Melinda Rios has filed a lawsuit against 2016 Baytown Ward LLC, doing business as Watermark at Baytown Apartments.
AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
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.