Federal Court
High school senior punished for dreadlocks can't block Barbers Hill hair-length policy
GALVESTON - A high school student who spent an entire year in detention because his hair is too long has failed to obtain a court ruling that would get him out.
Federal Court
Manufacturer for Boeing 737s blocks AG Paxton's investigation
Attorneys & Judges
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.
Lawsuits
5 new cases to know: Is this joke from a Starbucks barista racist?
Recently filed cases in Southeast Texas include a possibly racist note left on the Starbucks order of a Black man, plus the murder of a British man in a Houston Airbnb.
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
Plaintiff Alleges Grocery Store Negligence After Falling Object Causes Injury
In a lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court on October 3rd, Jose Valdez accuses H.E.B., LP d/b/a Mi Tienda of negligence after being injured by a falling object while shopping. The suit seeks over $1 million in damages for physical pain and other losses due to alleged unsafe conditions at the store.
State Court
Learning Center Accused of Negligence After Child Suffers Severe Burn
A lawsuit has been filed against Education Tree LLC and its owner after a child suffered severe burns at their learning center for autistic children. Jasmine Simon claims negligence led to her son's injury and seeks over $1 million in damages from the defendants.
State Court
Fast-Food Chain Accused of Negligence After Customer Slip-and-Fall Incident
Marcus Foster has taken legal action against Jack in the Box Inc., following an alleged slip-and-fall accident at one of its Houston locations. The lawsuit claims negligence on part of the fast-food chain for failing to maintain safe premises leading to Foster's injuries. He seeks up to $250,000 for medical expenses and damages.
State Court
Houston Restaurant Accused of Negligence After Patron's Injury
Joseph Anderson has filed a lawsuit against The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC following an injury he sustained at their Houston location due to alleged negligence. Filed in Harris County District Court on October 1st, Anderson seeks up to $1 million in damages citing unsafe conditions at the restaurant without proper warnings leading to his fall.
State Court
Jeanna Kelly accuses former employer Apache Industrial Holdings Inc. of Discrimination
Jeanna Kelly has filed a lawsuit against Apache Industrial Holdings Inc., alleging age and sex discrimination along with retaliatory dismissal after reporting misconduct at work. Filed in Harris County District Court on September 30th, the suit seeks significant monetary compensation for damages incurred due to these alleged violations.
State Court
Patient Alleges Medical Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Following Surgery
Danielle Laborde Cushnie has filed a lawsuit in Harris County against several healthcare providers following alleged negligence during her surgery on February 23rd. She claims improper care led to significant eye injuries while under anesthesia at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. The suit seeks up to $250K in damages for pain and suffering among other losses.
State Court
Raintree Village Homeowners Association sues Property Owners for Unpaid Assessments
The Raintree Village Homeowners Association has initiated legal proceedings against two property owners in Harris County over unpaid community assessments totaling $1,295.85. Filed on September 27th in Texas's Judicial District Court by attorneys from Holt Tollett P.C., the suit seeks payment plus attorney fees and possible foreclosure if debts remain unsettled.
State Court
Visitor Alleges Negligence Against Memorial City Mall After Injury
Dunia Romero has taken legal action against Memorial City Mall following an incident where she was injured by falling debris within its premises. Filed in Harris County District Court on September 27th, this lawsuit highlights alleged negligence on part of the mall for failing to maintain safe conditions for visitors like Romero who suffered severe injuries as a result.
State Court
Car Wash Company Accused of Negligence by Injured Customer
A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against Bluewave Express Car Wash after suffering injuries due to alleged equipment malfunction at their Pasadena location. Nicholas Castro seeks damages under premises liability law for what he claims was negligence on behalf of the car wash operators BW Southmore LLC and BWE II LLC.
5 new cases to know: Is this joke from a Starbucks barista racist?
Recently filed cases in Southeast Texas include a possibly racist note left on the Starbucks order of a Black man, plus the murder of a British man in a Houston Airbnb.
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 helps lead $700M settlement with J&J regarding talc products
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton helped lead a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general that reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
Suit claims H-E-B employee pushed train of carts into shopper
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking between $250,000 and $1 million in damages is alleging an H-E-B employee pushed a train of carts into a shopper.
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.
Fifth Circuit affirms lower court's denial of business interruption coverage for COVID-19 losses
NEW ORLEANS – A federal appellate court has upheld a lower court’s decision that a nonprofit health system’s insurance policy did not cover business interruption losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas AG opens investigation into car manufacturers’ collection and sale of drivers’ data
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into several car manufacturers after widespread reporting that they have secretly been collecting mass amounts of data about drivers directly from their vehicles and then selling that data to third parties—including to insurance providers, a press release states.
Texas AG launches data privacy initiative to protect sensitive info from tech and AI companies
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a data privacy and security initiative, establishing a team focused on enforcement of Texas privacy laws.
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.
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.
Learning Center Accused of Negligence After Child Suffers Severe Burn
A lawsuit has been filed against Education Tree LLC and its owner after a child suffered severe burns at their learning center for autistic children. Jasmine Simon claims negligence led to her son's injury and seeks over $1 million in damages from the defendants.
Group of AGs back Texas fight against Biden’s parole-in-place policy
A group of attorneys general have filed an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden administration’s so-called Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants.
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.