State Court
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.
State Court
Texas Supreme Court asked to review dismissal of suit over woman’s suicide with gun purchased from Academy
Hot Topics
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
Elections
TLRPAC endorses John McQueeney in Republican primary for HD 97
AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC today endorsed John McQueeney for election in the Republican Primary runoff for House District 97, which covers part of Tarrant County, a press release states.
State Court
Filbert Watson sues Yohendney Ramos Castillo for motor vehicle collision due to negligence
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas, Filbert Watson has filed a lawsuit against Yohendney Ramos Castillo, Puerto Padre Trucking LLC, and Aaron Green.
State Court
Kimberly Taylor sues Bruce Magana for damages from an automobile accident
In a lawsuit filed in the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas, under case ID 1226515 on April 19, 2024, Kimberly Taylor is suing Bruce Magana and Jose Villanueva Juarez for damages exceeding $5,000.
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
The Gainsborough Corporation sues Gulf Winds International and Serafin Antonio Aguila for an automobile accident
The Gainsborough Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Gulf Winds International, Inc. and Serafin Antonio Aguila in the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2.
State Court
Rizwan Mehdi sues BW Stores for negligence resulting in bodily harm
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiff Rizwan Mehdi has filed a lawsuit against BW Stores, LLC.
State Court
Estela sues Jose for vehicular collision due to negligence
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiffs Estela Vasquez, Enrique Fabian Vasquez, and Anabel Vasquez have filed a lawsuit against defendant Jose Hernandez.
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.
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.
Filbert Watson sues Yohendney Ramos Castillo for motor vehicle collision due to negligence
In the County Civil Court at Law No. 4 of Harris County, Texas, Filbert Watson has filed a lawsuit against Yohendney Ramos Castillo, Puerto Padre Trucking LLC, and Aaron Green.
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.