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Phoenix Insurance Co. denies it should cover damages to a pipeline allegedly caused by a defective pipe
HOUSTON – Both parties in a lawsuit regarding a damaged section of the Silver Dollar Pipeline are seeking a motion for summary judgment.
Texas Supreme Court to decide when the statute of limitation starts in a products liability case
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court on Oct. 6 agreed to review a question from the 11th Circuit in a case that asks when the statute of limitations starts to run on a lawsuit regarding an allegedly defective pelvic mesh insert.
Paxton files amicus brief in case regarding unaccompanied minor's request for abortion
SAN FRANCISCO – A pregnant 17-year-old unaccompanied immigrant known only as Jane Doe has been added to a case pending in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California that seeks to preserve her right to have an abortion in Texas.
First District Court of Appeals affirms summary judgment in landlord/tenant arbitration dispute
HOUSTON – An appellate court has upheld a trial court’s decision in a landlord/tenant dispute between two couples who have been in a dispute over arbitration.
Attorney: Tigers at Houston Aquarium 'deserve better'
HOUSTON – The Houston Aquarium and Landry's Inc. faces a lawsuit over their allegedly inhumane treatment of the tigers at the facility.
Attorney general says law enforcement officers can receive naloxone prescriptions
AUSTIN – On Oct. 4, Attorney General Ken Paxton released an opinion stating that under the Texas Health and Safety code law enforcement officers are authorized to receive prescriptions of naloxone to individuals who have overdosed on opioids.
Appellate court denies Vopak Terminal Deer Park motion for rehearing in contract breach case
HOUSTON – The Texas 14th Court of Appeals has denied a motion for rehearing in a contract case between an ethanol trade and distributor and a bulk tank storage service.
Schutt Sports, Riddell Inc. football helmet dispute transferred to Illinois court
MARSHALL – A case involving the patented designs of football helmets has been moved from Texas to an Illinois federal court.
Effective Exploration claims BlueStone Natural Resources is using 'strawman arguments' in patent dispute
MARSHALL – A dispute over an oil well drilling patent continues to be fought, despite motions filed on both sides.
U.S. attorneys state Watts should be 'immediately disqualified' from Uresti case
SAN ANTONIO – At a court hearing on Aug. 7, Texas state Sen. Carlos Uresti, (D-San Antonio) argued that attorney Mikal Watts should not be disqualified as his attorney, despite the fact they both represented the same client, Denise Cantu, several years ago.
Paxton leads coalition arguing against the federal government's Persuader Rule
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined with 17 other state leaders to ask the U.S. Department of Labor to permanently rescind the Persuader Rule.
Deion Sanders fails to appear at hearing regarding Prime Prep Academy
DALLAS – Legal woes continue for Deion Sanders long after the school he founded, Prime Prep Academy, closed its doors in 2015.
Court battle between Erykah Badu, former manager continues
DALLAS – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals at Dallas ruled that Erykah Badu’s comments on social media about former manager Paul Levatino were protected free speech, however the case is going back to the trial court for further rulings.
Bathroom bill, teacher pay increase on agenda for special legislative session next month
AUSTIN – A special state legislative session to be held July 18 recently was announced by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Retail giant J. C. Penney's settles class action suit over securities
TYLER – A class-action lawsuit filed against retailer J. C. Penney by Alan B. Marcus and other investors has now been settled for $97.5 million and other concessions.
American Eagle accuses competitors of selling illegal T-shirts
HOUSTON -- American Eagle Outfitters is suing two competitors, alleging they are selling T-shirts with illegally copied trademarks.
Man alleges he was injured in accident with underinsured driver, Old Republic Insurance refused to pay claim
HOUSTON – A La Porte man claims Old Republic Insurance Co. has refused to pay all of his auto accident claim after an incident with an underinsured driver.
Doctors allege former employer failed to timely pay compensation, fraudulently withheld earnings
HOUSTON – Five doctors are suing an oncology clinic claiming fraud in regard to their former employment with the practice, specifically their monetary compensation.
Congressmen join forces to end forced mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts
WASHINGTON – On March 7, a Capitol Hill coalition of lawmakers including Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) convened to highlight the importance of ending forced mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts and introduced legislation to force companies to give consumers more options in the event of a dispute.
Disney faces patent infringement suit from Texas brothers over technology in its Magic Bands
MARSHALL – A complaint for patent infringement has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide Inc. by Plaintiffs Charles C. Freeny III, Bryan E. Freeny and James P. Freeny in the Marshall Divison of the Eastern District of Texas alleging Disney unlawfully used a type of wireless communication technology that it now uses widely in its MagicBands.