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Justices reinstate med-mal against Houston Methodist, find that expert report was sufficient
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today reversed an order granting Houston Methodist Hospital’s motion to dismiss a med-mal lawsuit, finding that the plaintiffs’ expert report was sufficient under Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Code.
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Texas SC axes $12M award against trucking company, finds attorney’s race argument crossed line
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Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
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Justices affirm dismissal of Winter Storm Uri suit against insurer
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals yesterday affirmed the dismissal of claims in a Winter Storm Uri lawsuit brought against Homeowners of America MGA and Homeowners of America Insurance Company.
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Texas tallied $3.7 billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023, report finds
HOUSTON - Texas companies were ordered to pay out $3,703,058,833 stemming from nuclear verdicts in 2023 – the second-highest statewide total across the nation, according to a Marathon Strategies report.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
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Man sues Memorial Hermann Health Systems for negligence leading to severe injuries
A man has filed a lawsuit against Memorial Hermann Health Systems for alleged negligence resulting in severe injuries to Carol Ann Safier. The case seeks damages over $1 million.
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Woman sues man for negligence after dog attack in apartment building
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a man alleging his dog attacked her in an apartment building hallway leading to personal injuries including damages to her arm. The plaintiff is seeking less than $250,000 in damages.
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Man sues J R Eagle Construction Inc. and Javier Rodriguez for negligence leading to personal injury
A man named Ibarra Perfecto has filed a lawsuit against his employer and property owner, alleging negligence that led to personal injuries. The case is set in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
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Man sues Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC for negligence leading to serious injuries
A man, Trent Pruett, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, alleging negligence and unsafe working conditions that led to severe injuries. The case brings to light the importance of safety measures and proper equipment in offshore drilling operations.
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Woman accuses Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital of Negligence Resulting in Permanent Disability
In a shocking case of alleged medical malpractice, a woman has sued Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital for negligence. The plaintiff claims the hospital's negligence led to her permanent disability.
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Woman sues Sonic Momentum JVP (Jaguar Land Services) for negligence after slip and fall accident
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Sonic Momentum JVP, also known as Jaguar Land Services, alleging negligence. The incident, which occurred at the company's Houston dealership, resulted in injuries and damages.
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Man sues Asghar Ali Syed for negligence in car collision accident
Cristian Ortega is seeking monetary relief between $250,000 and $1,000,000 from Asghar Ali Syed over a car collision that occurred in Harris County. The lawsuit alleges multiple instances of negligence by Syed leading to serious bodily injuries and property damage to Ortega.
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Woman sues Family Futures, P.A., MOB 101 of Texas, L.P., LPC Commercial Services Enterprises, Inc., and CHCA West Houston, L.P. d/b/a West Houston Doctors Center for damages exceeding $1,000,000
A woman in Texas has filed a lawsuit against multiple professional associations seeking over $1 million in damages. The case is currently under discovery level 3.
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Woman sues Marathon Petroleum Company and others for negligence leading to workplace explosion
Bonnie McGill is suing Marathon Petroleum Company and four other companies alleging negligence that led to an explosion at her workplace. The lawsuit claims the incident was preventable and has resulted in personal injury and environmental damage.
Slip & fall against Family Thrift alleges doormat was not positioned for safe footing
HOUSTON - A woman is claiming a doormat at a Family Thrift Center was not positioned for safe footing or to soak up water, and that the rainy weather should have alerted the store to the potential hazard.
Slip & fall suit alleges Whole Foods security guard was beating homeless man, pushed man who tried to stop him
HOUSTON - A man is alleging he slipped and fell near a Whole Foods salad bar after a security guard who was allegedly beating a homeless man pushed him for trying to stop the attack.
Suit claims CenterPoint failed to mark active electrical line, causing man to be electrocuted while digging
HOUSTON - A personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages has been brought against CenterPoint Energy and United Locating Services of Texas.
Woman sues Rooms To Go claiming store failed to warn that furniture dolly has wheels
HOUSTON - A woman is suing Rooms To Go for injuries she allegedly suffered when a furniture dolly moved and caused her to fall.
Texas business owner prevails in defamation lawsuit
HOUSTON – Duc Dinh of the Duc Dinh Center, an after-school tutoring center, has prevailed in a longstanding defamation dispute, a press release states.
Study finds lawyers concerned about AI
CHARLESTON — A recent study that looked at different careers found that lawyers are the most cautious regarding artificial intelligence technologies.
Texas tallied $3.7 billion in nuclear verdicts in 2023, report finds
HOUSTON - Texas companies were ordered to pay out $3,703,058,833 stemming from nuclear verdicts in 2023 – the second-highest statewide total across the nation, according to a Marathon Strategies report.
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.
Counties can require private medical facilities to pay application filing fees, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - When it comes to private mental hospitals, a county may require medical facilities that are not governmental entities to pay application filing fees, according to 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.
Woman sues man for negligence after dog attack in apartment building
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a man alleging his dog attacked her in an apartment building hallway leading to personal injuries including damages to her arm. The plaintiff is seeking less than $250,000 in damages.
Court permits Google to beef up motion to dismiss states’ antitrust case
AUSTIN - A federal court recently allowed Google to enter supplemental briefing in support of its motion to dismiss claims in an antitrust case brought by several 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.