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Exxon blocked from digging into ‘exorbitant’ medical damages in $1B suit
HOUSTON – ExxonMobil received no help from an appellate court in its effort to find out if the “exorbitant” medical damages being claimed by dozens of plaintiffs really are reasonable. -
Don’t mess with Texas, Texas tea, or Exxon!
Exxon taking climate change fight to Texas Supreme Court -
Cali cities using lawsuits to impose climate policies on Texas, Exxon tells Supreme Court
FORT WORTH – Earlier this year, a conflicted appellate court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over California cities and counties pursuing climate change lawsuits against the energy sector. -
ExxonMobil turns to Texas Supreme Court in fight against Cali climate change suits
FORT WORTH – Last month, a conflicted appellate court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over California cities and counties pursuing climate change lawsuits against the energy sector. -
U.S. Supreme Court should put the kibosh on lawfare litigation
After California municipalities filed suit against ExxonMobil for contributing to the alleged effects of climate change, Exxon petitioned Tarrant County District Court for pre-suit discovery for a potential lawsuit of its own against the plaintiffs. The municipalities unsuccessfully challenged the trial court’s jurisdiction. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan prevails in legal fight to maintain local government authority
HOUSTON - Judge Rabeea Collier of the 113th State District Court has denied a request from Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop Harris County from collecting attorney’s fees in a lawsuit against the owners of a mobile home park who failed to provide the residents with clean drinking water or safe sewage disposal. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues EPA for 'gutting' chemical plant safety rules
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan asked a federal judge this week to overturn the Trump administration’s recent rollback of chemical safety rules. The County Attorney’s Office contends this rollback is unlawful. -
The dark fantasies of climate change activists
When are the California municipalities suing ExxonMobil over the alleged effects of climate change going to trot out Greta Thunberg as a star witness? -
Texas justices grant ExxonMobil’s motion for leave in climate change case, motion brought in response to New York ruling
FORT WORTH – Last January, an appellate court heard arguments on whether ExxonMobil can use Texas courts to pursue counter-litigation against the public officials and private lawyers who teamed up to sue the oil industry in California over the alleged effects of climate change. -
Another defeat for climate change con artists
Well, that was a gigantic waste of time and money, and New York Attorney General Letitia James should be held accountable for it. -
Benzene lawsuit alleges exposure at ExxonMobil, others
BEAUMONT – A recently filed benzene lawsuit alleges a man was exposed to the chemical throughout his career. -
What’s really dangerous is the political climate generated by demagogues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton exposed the scam two years ago: “The City of New York, along with liberal mayors and trial lawyers across the country, want to extract billions of dollars from a handful of oil and natural gas companies based on the entirely unproven claim that those companies are responsible for climate change and global warming.” -
More than 2 dozen companies named in asbestos suit, Provost Umphrey handling case
BEAUMONT – More than two dozen companies have been named in an asbestos lawsuit being handled by the Provost Umphrey Law Firm. -
Benzene suit alleges exposure over 23-year career
BEAUMONT – A benzene suit has been filed against several companies, including Chevron, ExxonMobil, Texaco and Total Petrochemical. -
Benzene suit names two dozen companies as defendants, including BP, Chevron, Exxon
BEAUMONT – A recently filed benzene suit has named two dozen companies as defendants, a list that includes BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Texaco. -
Harris County Attorney Ryan adds to environmental law team
HOUSTON - County Attorney Vince Ryan welcomes back environmental law specialist Clarissa Bauer to the County as he strengthens his team to combat the rising number of environmental enforcement cases. -
Sept. 13: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 13
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Sept. 13 in the suits below: -
Sept. 12: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: