State Court
Justices keep New Jersey pharmaceutical company in Texas opioid MDL
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed a ruling denying a New Jersey pharmaceutical company’s special appearance in opioid litigation currently housed in a Harris County MDL.
State Court
Dismissed: Heart surgeon’s defamation case against Hearst Newspapers, ProPublica
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Texas Supreme Court upholds retroactive provision of Pandemic Liability Protection Act
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court concluded that the application of the Pandemic Liability Protection Act (PLPA) to a breach-of-contract claim does not violate a retroactivity clause in the Texas Constitution.
Attorneys & Judges
Death at Frito-Lay facility results in $71.95 million verdict against Walker Engineering
DALLAS - A jury in Dallas County has found Irving-based Walker Engineering liable in the death of a worker on one of its job sites, awarding his widow and four children $71.95 million, states an Aldous Walker law firm press release.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
Lawsuits
Roofer slips on shingles and falls, files suit seeking more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages is alleging that a man hired to repair shingles on the roof of an apartment complex slipped on some old shingles and fell.
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Desmon Brown sues Halliburton Energy Services for injuries sustained due to alleged reckless conduct
Desmon Brown has filed a lawsuit against Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. in the District Court of Harris County, Texas under case number 2024-25011.
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Karama Bourghol sues Murtaza Shakir for alleged medical malpractice
In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas on April 11, 2024 (Case ID: 2024-2331), plaintiff Karama Bourghol, individually and as representative of the Estate of Hisham Bourghol, is suing defendants Dr. Murtaza Shakir and Memorial Hermann Health System d/b/a Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.
Lawsuits
Falling elevator results in suit against Holiday Inn
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages is alleging a hotel elevator fell two floors, injuring the man inside.
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Lan sues Aaron for negligent driving causing a car accident
Lan Nguyen has filed a lawsuit against Aaron Mitchell Blackley and Electric Insurance Company in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Donald Browning sues Kroger Texas LP for premises liability
Donald Browning has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas LP in the District Court of Harris County, Texas under the case ID 2024-23520.
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Valentino Cormier sues Carlos Godoy Amador for automobile accident
In a case filed on April 12, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (case ID: 2024-23459), plaintiff Valentino Cormier is suing defendants Carlos Godoy Amador and Patterson Motor Freight, Inc., also known as Rig Runner.
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Andy Ybarbo sues Integrated Works for negligence leading to severe bodily injuries
On April 12, 2024, Andy Ybarbo filed a lawsuit against Integrated Works, LLC and National Drayage Services, LLC in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Calvin Brown sues Rasheed Hogan for negligent driving causing an accident
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, plaintiffs Calvin Brown and Charlotte Byrd have filed a lawsuit against defendants Rasheed Hogan.
Roofer slips on shingles and falls, files suit seeking more than $1M in damages
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages is alleging that a man hired to repair shingles on the roof of an apartment complex slipped on some old shingles and fell.
Falling elevator results in suit against Holiday Inn
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages is alleging a hotel elevator fell two floors, injuring the man inside.
$1M slip and fall brought against Fred Haas Motors
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages has been brought against Fred Haas Motors.
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.
States sue Biden Administration over ban on private firearms sales
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is heading a multi-state coalition to sue the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for allegedly attempting to abridge Americans’ constitutional right to privately buy and sell firearms.
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
Death at Frito-Lay facility results in $71.95 million verdict against Walker Engineering
DALLAS - A jury in Dallas County has found Irving-based Walker Engineering liable in the death of a worker on one of its job sites, awarding his widow and four children $71.95 million, states an Aldous Walker law firm press release.
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.
Karama Bourghol sues Murtaza Shakir for alleged medical malpractice
In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Harris County, Texas on April 11, 2024 (Case ID: 2024-2331), plaintiff Karama Bourghol, individually and as representative of the Estate of Hisham Bourghol, is suing defendants Dr. Murtaza Shakir and Memorial Hermann Health System d/b/a Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.
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.