The return of nuclear verdicts to Texas courts (and attorney television advertising) and the recently launched efforts of the medical malpractice plaintiff’s bar to convince the federal courts to strike down Texas’ cap on noneconomic damages in medical liability cases (which is likely to play out over several years) could potentially raise an issue for state lawmakers: is it time to consider codifying at least some objective standards and levels of proof for mental anguish damages?
HOUSTON - A pediatrician has filed a brief in opposition to a federal magistrate’s recommendation to dismiss her lawsuit against a state judge alleging racketeering and estate trafficking of her 91-year-old mother who died under court-appointed guardianship.
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
SAN ANTONIO - When Thomas Kelly, 59, drove by his parent’s home on Enid Street near Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, he didn’t expect to see two of his father’s military uniforms flapping in the wind on the front lawn.
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
HOUSTON - A federal judge is set to rule on whether to dismiss a physician’s lawsuit against a Harris County probate judge who allegedly turned a blind eye to the estate trafficking and elder abuse of her 91-year-old mother who was under a court-appointed guardianship when she died.
March 31 - April 6 License #:10625 Assumed Name:K & S LANDSCAPING Address:1306 TRINITY AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642 Owner Name:POLK SHELTON JR. License #:10629 Assumed Name:STOP N DRIVE #34 Address:19011 FM 365, BEAUMONT, TX 77705 Owner Name:AIN PARTNERS INC License #:10630 Assumed Name:REDRUM RACING Address:1690 GUY CIRCLE, BEAUMONT, TX 77707 Owner Name:DURDEN DERRELL WAYNE JR License #:10636 Assumed .
