Lawsuits
Klein ISD hit with sex-trafficking lawsuit after cosmetology teacher arrested
HOUSTON - The alleged victim of sex-trafficking by a high school cosmetology teacher has filed a lawsuit in Houston federal court against the Klein Independent School District.
Asbestos
With numbers not on its side, Beasley Allen wants new client vote on J&J's $9B talc fund
Federal Court
Student suspended for dreadlocks can't pursue 'race and cultural identity' evidence
GALVESTON - With only a claim for sex discrimination left, a male high school student suspended for the length of his dreadlocks can't have more time to present "race and cultural identity" evidence in his lawsuit.
Asbestos
J&J bashes Beasley Allen as it seeks approval of $9B talc plan
HOUSTON - Johnson & Johnson takes aim at plaintiffs attorneys opposing its massive settlement of cancer claims related to Baby Powder, basically calling them hypocrites whose lone standard is how much money they will make for themselves.
One of the most complicated tort trials in history continues to unfold in a Texas bankruptcy court.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against healthcare provider after injury at business premises
Patricia Kaye Crawford has filed a lawsuit against Deblin Health Concepts and Associates for negligence leading to her injury at their Houston location.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Hotel Chain Negligence Led to Tragic Murder
In a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court on February 5th by Briana Stuckey against OYO Hotels Inc., serious allegations are made regarding security failures leading to Steven Anderson's murder.
State Court
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Legal Representatives at Mukerji Law Firm of Negligence
In a recent filing at Harris County's District Court, Mark and Diana Sanders accuse Mukerji Law Firm of negligence that led them to lose potential compensation following a car accident case mishandled by their former attorneys.
State Court
Pedestrian Doberta Bell sues motorist Patrick John Lace for negligence in crosswalk collision
Doberta Bell has filed a lawsuit against Patrick John Lace following an auto-pedestrian accident that allegedly resulted from Lace's negligence at a Houston intersection.
State Court
Son Sues Assisted Living Facility Over Mother's Negligent Care Leading to Death
Gary Beltz has filed a lawsuit against CSL Baytown LLC and Sonida Senior Living Inc., operators of an assisted living facility where his mother suffered fatal injuries due to alleged negligence.
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Oilfield Service Companies Over Workplace Injury
In a significant legal battle unfolding in Harris County District Court, Gudeil Gonzales and Ruth Stewart have filed a lawsuit against multiple oilfield service companies seeking over $1 million in damages following a severe workplace injury...
State Court
Plaintiff alleges Brazos Fence Inc., Third Coast Fulfillment LLC & GHE II Ltd (property owners) of Negligence Leading to Injury
Tony Willis has filed a lawsuit against Brazos Fence Inc., Third Coast Fulfillment LLC & GHE II Ltd after suffering serious injuries from a fall caused by unsafe conditions on their property in Houston last year.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against former employer Magnolia NH in workplace injury lawsuit
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Magnolia NH for alleged negligence leading to personal injuries sustained at work.
State Court
Restaurant Patron Sues Local Eatery Over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Alvina Lopez has filed a lawsuit against LJX Enterprises LLC and Spanish Flowers Inc., claiming negligence after sustaining serious injuries from a fall at their restaurant premises in Houston.
Klein ISD hit with sex-trafficking lawsuit after cosmetology teacher arrested
HOUSTON - The alleged victim of sex-trafficking by a high school cosmetology teacher has filed a lawsuit in Houston federal court against the Klein Independent School District.
5 new cases to know: A road-rage death, a fatal rubber glove and more
A fatal road-rage encounter, an autistic teen who choked to death and an allegedly botched personal injury lawsuit are among the topics in new cases of note in Southeast Texas.
5 new cases to know: Deaths on a trail, plane and tree
Deaths during a fun run, tree service and an international flight, plus features on Houston Texans tickets, are among the issues sparking new lawsuits of interest in Southeast Texas.
Couple attacked with machetes in Mexico try Houston for lawsuit against Airbnb
HOUSTON - A couple assaulted by machete-wielding intruders while vacationing in Mexico are turning to a Texas state court to sue Airbnb.
Botched lawsuit leads to possible trouble for Houston plaintiffs firm
EL PASO - A Houston plaintiffs firm finds itself facing a legal malpractice claim from a woman who tried to sue the U.S. Postal Service for race and age discrimination.
Paxton joins fellow GOP AGs investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Video shows Texas school official sharing ways to bypass Save Women’s Sports Act
A video shows a former Texas local school administrator apparently advising an undercover journalist on how to bypass the Save Women’s Sports Act by having a birth certificate altered before moving to the state.
Investment firms with DEI, ESG policies targeted by AG Paxton and colleagues
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could be planning legal action against financial institutions that rely on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies while also following climate-activist goals in their investments.
Exxon: CA A/G Bonta, enviro activists conspired with foreign 'green energy' interests in plastic recycling suits
ExxonMobil has sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental activist organizations, accusing them of working with an anti-oil Australian billionaire to launch a coordinated "lawfare" campaign against ExxonMobil, including recent lawsuits over Exxon's 'advanced recycling' programs
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
Lawsuit over Bar exam questions tossed; Plaintiff had failed five times
HOUSTON - A law student who went to court over his troubles passing the Texas Bar exam has lost his lawsuit claiming the test does not test his readiness to practice law.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
One Texas school district fighting transgender athletes in girls sports, but others might not be
FORT WORTH - A Texas school district is urging a federal judge to join a colleague in Kentucky in striking a Biden-era rule that changes the meaning of "sex" in Title IX to include gender identity.
With numbers not on its side, Beasley Allen wants new client vote on J&J's $9B talc fund
HOUSTON - The two law firms opposing Johnson & Johnson's massive talcum powder settlement that would give $9 billion to women blaming their ovarian cancer on Baby Powder wants a new vote.
Lawyers supporting J&J's $9B talc settlement seek protection from rival firms
HOUSTON - Law firms that want Johnson & Johnson's massive talc bankruptcy plan approved object to the nature of a probe by lawyers who want it rejected, as the fight for votes continues ahead of a key hearing.
Plaintiff alleges Hotel Chain Negligence Led to Tragic Murder
In a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court on February 5th by Briana Stuckey against OYO Hotels Inc., serious allegations are made regarding security failures leading to Steven Anderson's murder.
Houston schools never served with gay teacher's discrimination lawsuit
HOUSTON - The Houston Independent School District offers a simple reason why a discrimination lawsuit brought by a gay teacher should be tossed - because it was never delivered.
AG Ken Paxton: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’
State Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
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.