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14th Court of Appeals grants writ of mandamus compelling judge to vacate previous order in Galveston Shrimp case
AUSTIN – The 14th Court of Appeals conditionally granted a writ of mandamus compelling Judge Lonnie Cox of the 56th District Court of Galveston to vacate an order denying a motion to dismiss.
$22.5 million sought in proposed Conn's securities case settlement
HOUSTON – On Sept. 6, class representatives in a suit against Conn’s Inc., et al., asked the court for a proposed $44.5 million settlement to be approved.
Beaumont appellate court rules individuals who struck horse on FM 365 failed to prove negligence claim
BEAUMONT – Two individuals injured in an auto accident with a horse have lost their appeal to overturn a summary judgment motion entered in favor of a horse owner they allege is responsible for the animal they struck.
Beaumont appellate court denies new trial in I-10 U-turn collision case
BEAUMONT – A woman allegedly injured in a car accident on Interstate 10 in Houston has lost her appeal for a new trial.
Court rules in favor of Brazoria County taxing entities in property tax suit
HOUSTON – Appellant James Anthony Davis unsuccessfully appealed a ruling compelling him to pay outstanding property taxes to several taxing entities in Brazoria County.
9th District Court overturns denial of motion to dismiss golf course property sale case
BEAUMONT – The River Plantation Community Improvement Association successfully appealed a ruling denying its motion to dismiss counterclaims filed by the defendants in a Texas Citizen’s Participation Act (TCPA) case.
State of Texas loses $19 million appeal in easement case
HOUSTON – The state of Texas’ attempt to appeal a $19 million jury verdict in a property condemnation damage case was unsuccessful.
Parts of hospice breach of contract case affirmed
BEAUMONT – The Court of Appeals for the 9th District of Texas at Beaumont has affirmed in part and reversed in part a 2016 summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a breach of contract case.
Jury issues $10 million verdict against Chinese Android manufacturer in patent infringement case
MARSHALL – Two Plano-based companies were awarded more than $10 million in their suit against Chinese smartphone maker Huawei.
Judge enters $245 million final judgment in Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Orthopaedics device case
DALLAS – U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade awarded $245 million to six plaintiffs who successfully sued Johnson & Johnson and other companies for damages caused by defective hip implants. Individual payments range from $36 million to more than $48 million.