Asbestos
$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.
Appellate Courts
Texas not a 'good neighbor' under ozone law
Attorneys & Judges
'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
Reform
Study: ‘Tort tax’ costs Texans an average of $1,725 per year
A new study reveals lawsuits and massive court awards cost Texans an average of $1,725 each year.
One of the most complicated tort trials in history continues to unfold in a Texas bankruptcy court.
State Court
Plaintiff alleges major retailer Walmart Inc.'s negligence after slip-and-fall incident
A lawsuit filed by Francisco Carrizales accuses retail giant Walmart Inc. of negligence leading to his injury after slipping on an unidentified substance at a store location in Pasadena, Texas.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Fast-Food Franchise Operator Following Workplace Injury
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against H.K. Smith Management Inc., operating as McDonald's franchisee in Texas for alleged negligence leading to severe workplace injuries from a faulty refrigerator door incident in July 2023.
State Court
Plaintiff injured party sues LVL Up Towing LLC over negligence
Ana Reino has filed a lawsuit against LVL Up Towing LLC after being struck by one of their employees while retrieving belongings from her vehicle.
State Court
Plaintiff Longshoreman Alleges Shipping Corporations' Negligence Led to Severe Injury
A longshoreman has filed a lawsuit against two prominent shipping companies following a workplace accident at the Port of Houston that left him severely injured.
State Court
Plaintiffs Allege Local Restaurant Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
A couple has taken legal action against Sizzle & Brew after an alleged negligence incident resulted in serious injuries during their visit last December.
State Court
Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association sues resident Antonio Quinones for breach of contract
The Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association has filed a lawsuit against resident Antonio Quinones in Harris County District Court over unpaid fees related to community maintenance.
State Court
Plaintiffs Accuse Driver of Negligence Following Serious Car Accident
Two Harris County residents have filed a lawsuit against Antemio Alvarez for alleged negligence leading to a car accident that caused them significant injuries.
State Court
Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association sues resident for unpaid fees
Jasmine Heights Homeowners Association has taken legal action against resident Pablo Jose Moreno Rojas for failing to pay mandatory maintenance fees tied to his property within their community.
State Court
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Over Fatal Fire Incident
In a recent court filing in Harris County District Court, Chanicka Cowling has accused Sterling Point Apartments and its management entities of negligence leading to her brother's tragic death in a fire incident.
Stefon Diggs alleges extortion attempt by reality TV, social media personality
HOUSTON - NFL star Stefon Diggs says a woman with whom he had a "casual relationship" tried to extort him with claims of abuse when she was actually the one who assaulted hm.
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.
Wrongful death lawsuit pins murder of mother-of-six on the U.S. Navy
HOUSTON - A recent lawsuit blames the U.S. Navy for the death of a woman shot in the face by her husband, a troubled military recruiter who was shot and killed by Harris County officers after committing the murder.
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.
Paxton, other AGs push Trump to reverse BOEM rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined the AGs of Louisiana and Mississippi in asking the Trump administration to reverse policies of the former president they say harm the oil and gas industry.
Texas judge blocks Biden's transgender Title IX rule
FORT WORTH - A Texas federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule that changes the meaning of "sex" in Title IX to include gender identity, in a ruling that will keep transgender girls from competing in female sports.
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.
'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
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.
$9B for ovarian cancer claims rejected by judge; J&J heads back to court
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A "heavily negotiated" plan to end tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims with a $9 billion fund that has "significant support" can't be confirmed, a Houston bankruptcy judge has ruled.
J&J picks up 1,500 more votes during $9B talc trial
HOUSTON - All sides have spoken, and now it's up to Houston bankruptcy judge Christopher Lopez to decide the fate of tens of thousands of claims alleging ovarian cancer was caused by talc in Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Fast-Food Franchise Operator Following Workplace Injury
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against H.K. Smith Management Inc., operating as McDonald's franchisee in Texas for alleged negligence leading to severe workplace injuries from a faulty refrigerator door incident in July 2023.
Filshie Clip plaintiffs lose arument against preemption of their lawsuits
HOUSTON - Over the objections of women hoping to blame the maker of a birth-control medical device for their injuries, a federal judge has decided federal law preempts their claims.
Citizen-only voting measure moving through Texas state Senate
A Texas state Senate committee will take up a joint resolution to ensure only United States citizens can vote in state elections.The Senate State Affairs Committee will vote on Senate Joint Resolution 37 during its March 20 meeting.
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.