Lawsuits
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.
State Court
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
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.
Lawsuits
Woman sues Whataburger claiming she was injured after security tried to make her leave
HOUSTON - An issue with a food order has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit against Whataburger Restaurants.
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
Mazzikin Lilim sues Gary Michael Horndeski for medical negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, a lawsuit was filed on April 12, 2024, by plaintiff Mazzikin Lilim against defendants Gary Michael Horndeski, MD, Gary Horndeski MD PA, and Horndeski Board Certified Plastic Surgery.
State Court
Bethany Hernandez sues Nathan Wayne Jones for car accident damages
The lawsuit filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 3, Harris County, Texas, case ID NQ1226407, dated 4:12 PM on 4117/2024, involves plaintiff Bethany Hernandez suing defendant Nathan Wayne Jones for damages related to a car accident that occurred on February 14, 2023.
State Court
Serra Moore sues Richmond Bryant Crutcher for vehicular collision due to alleged negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Serra Moore has filed a lawsuit against Richmond Bryant Crutcher.
State Court
Jaylen Barnes-Singleton sues Dagnchew Lapiso for negligence leading to personal injury
Jaylen Barnes-Singleton has filed a lawsuit against Dagnchew Lapiso in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
State Court
Deetra Young sues Isalia Leyva for car accident resulting in significant bodily injuries and vehicle damage
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 1, Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Deetra Young has filed a lawsuit against defendant Isalia Leyva.
Federal Court
Supreme Court declines to hear Texas election integrity law case
AUSTIN – The Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear a case brought by a political group that sought to overturn Texas’s age-based restrictions on mail-in voting.
State Court
Marvell Tell sues Efrain Gomez for negligence resulting in a car accident
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County, Texas, plaintiffs Marvell Tell and Marlo Harris have filed a lawsuit against defendant Efrain Gomez.
State Court
Daniela Albelo sues Isidro Mario Lopez for personal injuries due to alleged negligent driving
Daniela Albelo has filed a lawsuit against Isidro Mario Lopez in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
State Court
Samuel Pennington sues Darwin Jose Valle Escalante for negligence resulting in a car accident
Samuel Pennington has filed a lawsuit against Darwin Jose Valle Escalante in the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 3, under the case ID 1770489, dated April 18, 2024.
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.
Bethany Hernandez sues Nathan Wayne Jones for car accident damages
The lawsuit filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 3, Harris County, Texas, case ID NQ1226407, dated 4:12 PM on 4117/2024, involves plaintiff Bethany Hernandez suing defendant Nathan Wayne Jones for damages related to a car accident that occurred on February 14, 2023.
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.