Appellate Courts
Baytown cop beats lawsuit after traffic stop turns ugly
NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court has ruled for a Baytown cop who had his dog go after a suspect in a traffic stop on Valentine's Day.
NEW ORLEANS - A federal appeals court has ruled for a Baytown cop who had his dog go after a suspect in a traffic stop on Valentine's Day.
Legislation
Abortion groups can't sue private Texans who thought about suing
Lawsuits
5 new cases to know: Death on a golf cart, rhythm and bruise and more
HOUSTON - An R&B concert turns into a brawl, a gatekeeper pulls her gun and two wrongful death cases are among new lawsuits filed in Southeast Texas.
State Court
Worker injured when sander turned into saw wins $25K
HOUSTON - A makeshift saw and no defense has cost a Houston-area construction company close to $25,000.
It’s good news to hear that patent cases are declining overall, but what continues to be a concern is patent troll lawsuits
State Court
Timber Lane Community Improvement Association sues property owner for violating neighborhood deed restrictions
The Timber Lane Community Improvement Association has taken legal action against Antonio Gutierrez for allegedly breaching neighborhood regulations by maintaining his property in a state deemed offensive and unsanitary.
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Property Management Negligence Led to Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Bridgegate Associates and its affiliates over allegations of negligence leading to carbon monoxide poisoning at their property in Houston.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Marmaxx Operating Corp Over Store Injury
A shopper has filed a lawsuit against Marmaxx Operating Corp., doing business as Marshalls, after slipping on an unmarked wet floor at one of their stores in Humble, Texas.
State Court
Hospital Accused of Violating Patient Rights During Emergency Room Visit
Elizabeth Razminas has filed a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital and its staff for alleged mistreatment during an ER visit in August 2022.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against Hotel Chain following alleged sexual assault by acquaintance
A woman using the pseudonym Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against a well-known hotel chain and an individual named Olusegun Adekunle in Harris County District Court for alleged sexual assault and negligence during a stay at Hotel Derek in April 2024.
State Court
Thomas Brown accuses neighbors Mary Ajang and James Thieu of Trespass Due to Mental Health Issues
In a legal battle unfolding in Houston's Harris County court system, Thomas Brown accuses his neighbors Mary Ajang and James Thieu of repeated trespassing incidents tied to mental health challenges faced by Ajang.
State Court
Electric Scooter Manufacturer Accused of Negligence After Severe Injury Incident
A Houston resident sues electric scooter makers Golabs Inc., Gotrax, and Tao Motor Inc., claiming severe injuries from a faulty product design led to his accident last year.
State Court
Property Manager Accused of Negligence After Visitor's Fall at Shopping Center
Nora Glendy Gomez has filed a lawsuit against BK PlazAmericas Ltd., and Baker Katz Management LLC., claiming negligence after she sustained injuries from a fall at their shopping center property in Houston.
State Court
Restaurant Patron Alleges Negligence Against Vida Mariscos Over Slip-and-Fall Incident
Shirley Castro has taken legal action against Vida Mariscos II and associated entities following an injury sustained from slipping on their premises without adequate warning signage.
5 new cases to know: Death on a golf cart, rhythm and bruise and more
HOUSTON - An R&B concert turns into a brawl, a gatekeeper pulls her gun and two wrongful death cases are among new lawsuits filed in Southeast Texas.
5 new cases to know: Uber driver followed and shot, plus more
HOUSTON - A nightmare passenger for an Uber driver, a law firm's seven-figure fight and a Houston pharmacy taking on the DEA are among new lawsuits of note in Southeast Texas.
Broken chairs, hidden cameras and SpaceX dirty water: 5 new cases to know
HOUSTON - Environmental advocates take on SpaceX's Boca Chica launch site and another woman comes forward with sexual assault allegations against a Spring physical therapist are among the stories from five recently filed cases in Southeast Texas.
Dallas-based S2 Capital and CEO Scott Everett file defamation lawsuit against alleged fraudster Jakub Kostecki
Dallas-based real estate investment firm S2 Capital has taken legal action against an individual the company claims defamed the firm and its founder and CEO Scott Everett.
J&J opting to put $6.5B settlement offer to claimant vote could end long-running talc products litigation
HOUSTON – Johnson & Johnson’s recent decision to put a $6.5 billion settlement offer to a vote by claimants in its long-running litigation over ovarian cancer injuries resulting from use of its talc-based products, may see the case end and a quicker financial recovery for plaintiffs.
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.
Feds face wrongful death claim after failing to report illegal entries of mass shooter
AUSTIN - A failure of border policy is to blame for an April 2023 mass shooting in a Southeast Texas city, lawyers hoping to force the federal government to pay up say.
Refusing COVID vax because of medical condition not a disability, judge rules
HOUSTON - A former FMC Technologies who refused the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic and says he was forced to quit as a result has now lost his disability discrimination lawsuit.
Fort Capital LP collaborates with federal law enforcement after online extortion attempt
August 23, 2024 (Fort Worth, TX)— Fort Capital LP, a Texas-based real estate investment firm, has reported an apparent scheme to extort money from the company, prompting a federal investigation. The firm, known for its substantial real estate transactions in Texas, Florida, and Tennessee, disclosed the situation in a statement released today.
Paxton looking into reports that organizations may be illegally registering noncitizens to vote
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote in violation of state and federal law.
Lender had to know about hurricane lawyers' scheme, class action plaintiff argues
HOUSTON - A lender that fronted millions of dollars to a legal marketing company caught up in allegations property owners were taken advantage of by a Texas law firm shouldn't be let off the hook, the plaintiff in a class action lawsuit says.
Paxton appeals dismissal of challenge to Bexar voter registration mailout program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed a notice of appeal to continue a lawsuit challenging a Bexar County program that unlawfully mailed thousands of unsolicited voter registration applications to unverified recipients.
Abortion groups can't sue private Texans who thought about suing
AUSTIN - Private individuals who have the authority to enforce Texas' anti-abortion laws can't be sued by pro-choice groups, a federal judge has ruled.
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.
Plaintiffs Allege Property Management Negligence Led to Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A lawsuit has been filed against Texas Bridgegate Associates and its affiliates over allegations of negligence leading to carbon monoxide poisoning at their property in Houston.
Legally blind teacher not qualified for job, judge says in discrimination case
GALVESTON - A legally blind teacher is appealing her loss in a lawsuit against the Galveston Independent School District, which allegedly reneged on hiring her rather than accommodate her disability.
Texas Civil Justice League mourns passing of Cary Roberts
AUSTIN - Cary Roberts, one of the “giants of the civil justice reform movement,” passed away on Dec. 3 at the age of 55.
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.