State Court
Dismissed: Heart surgeon’s defamation case against Hearst Newspapers, ProPublica
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals on Thursday reversed a ruling denying a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by a renowned heart surgeon against several media defendants.
Attorneys & Judges
Death at Frito-Lay facility results in $71.95 million verdict against Walker Engineering
State Court
Justices greenlight flight attendant’s slip & fall suit against city of Houston
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed the denial of the city of Houston’s jurisdictional plea in a slip and fall lawsuit.
Lawsuits
Daspit Law Firm sues former client seeking fees from plant explosion suit
HOUSTON - A Houston law firm has filed suit against a former client seeking fees from litigation brought over a plant explosion.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
Lawsuits
$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.
State Court
John F. Comeaux Jr. sues Southeast Texas Medical Ventures LLC for medical negligence
In a lawsuit filed on April 12, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (Case ID: 2024-23499), plaintiff John F. Comeaux Jr. is suing Southeast Texas Medical Ventures LLC, doing business as Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - Med Center and Adrian Sepulveda, L-CSA for alleged medical negligence.
State Court
Romualdo Rojas Chavez sues Texas-New Mexico Power Company for substantial damages due to alleged misconduct
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Romualdo Rojas Chavez has filed a lawsuit against Texas-New Mexico Power Company.
State Court
Certain Underwriters sues Joy Bryant for property damage and loss of income due to a fire
Certain Underwriters subscribing to policy 2021-9003471-01, as subrogee of GHC Woodtrail, LP, has filed a lawsuit against Joy Bryant in the District Court of Harris County, Texas.
State Court
Carly Tran sues LCA-Vision Inc. for negligent Lasik surgery
In the District Court of Harris County, Texas, Carly Tran has filed a lawsuit against LCA-Vision Inc., Vision Acquisition, LLC, LasikPlus of Texas, PA, and Bruce January, MD.
State Court
Belinda Taylor sues Family Dollar Stores of Texas for alleged negligence leading to personal injury
Belinda Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Family Dollar Stores of Texas, LLC in the County Civil Court at Law No. 2, Harris County, with the court case ID 1225079 on March 27, 2024.
State Court
Jesus Delgado sues Merchsource for severe burns from a foot bath product
Jesus Delgado has filed a lawsuit against Merchsource, LLC and Target Corporation in the District Court of Harris County, Texas under the case number 2024-23064.
State Court
Valentin Romero sues Paradigm Consultants for personal injuries and lost wages due to alleged negligence
On March 25, 2024, Valentin Romero and Cupertino Castelan filed a lawsuit against Paradigm Consultants in the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Harris County, Texas (Case ID: 1224884).
State Court
Mayra Hernandez sues Jose Moreno Barajas for causing a car accident resulting in serious bodily injuries
On March 25, 2024, a lawsuit was filed in the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 by plaintiffs Mayra Hernandez and Paul Hernandez Jr., against defendant Jose Moreno Barajas.
$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.
Daspit Law Firm sues former client seeking fees from plant explosion suit
HOUSTON - A Houston law firm has filed suit against a former client seeking fees from litigation brought over a plant explosion.
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.
Woman sues Whataburger claiming she was injured after security tried to make her leave
HOUSTON - An issue with a food order has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit against Whataburger Restaurants.
Worker sues Lowe’s years after banging shin on forklift, Buzbee handling case
HOUSTON - A lawsuit claiming a Lowe’s employee suffered from an underlying infection for years after banging his shin on the fork of a forklift is seeking more than $1 million in damages.
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
Sen. Schumer introduces bill aimed at stopping ‘judge shopping’
DALLAS - Sen. Charles Schumer made good on the warning he gave a year ago, introducing a bill yesterday aimed at stopping “judge shopping.”
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.
John F. Comeaux Jr. sues Southeast Texas Medical Ventures LLC for medical negligence
In a lawsuit filed on April 12, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas (Case ID: 2024-23499), plaintiff John F. Comeaux Jr. is suing Southeast Texas Medical Ventures LLC, doing business as Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - Med Center and Adrian Sepulveda, L-CSA for alleged medical negligence.
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.