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Federal appeals court certifies question to Texas Supreme Court in insurance case
A federal appeals could has certified a question to the Texas Supreme Court in an insurance claim for tornado damage.
Man sues Galveston couple over floor collapse
A Texas man has sued a Galveston couple claiming he and his 2-year-old daughter were injured when they fell through a floor at the couple's house where they were staying in as a short-term rental.
Man sues auto dealership over personal property in repossessed car
A Conroe man has sued an auto dealership, claiming it illegally took personal property when it repossessed his truck.
Company alleges 'civil conspiracy' from Texas auto dealer to gain valuable real estate
A wealthy Texas auto dealer and some of his family members are alleged to have engaged in a complex, high-stakes fraudulent real estate scheme involving property worth approximately $200 million, court documents said.
Texas auto dealer allegedly engaged in complex real estate scheme
A wealthy Texas auto dealer is accused in court documents of engaging in a complex, fraudulent real estate scheme.
Records show attorney donated money to judge presiding over case in which he is defendant
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Ray Chester, an Austin attorney who is a defendant in a lawsuit involving the Mitte Foundation, has donated money to the re-election campaign of the judge in the case and was listed on her website as a supporter, according to public records.
Texas appeals court says negligence lawsuit can be moved to Williamson County
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court panel has reversed a lower court’s refusal to transfer a negligence lawsuit from Harris County to Williamson County.
Texas appeals court sides with surgical company in lawsuit against former employee
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court panel has upheld a lower court ruling in favor of a medical billing company in a lawsuit against a former employee.
Texas appeals court upholds ruling allowing fracking suit over sale of sand to proceed
The Texas First District Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision allowing a lawsuit over the sale of sand used in fracking to proceed.
Texas appeals court issues split ruling in cyclist's suit against Beaumont
BEAUMONT- A Texas appeals court issued a split ruling in suit filed against the city of Beaumont by a man severely injured when the bicycle he was riding struck a water valve street cover.
Ninth rules against property owner whose Port Arthur building was demolished by city
A Texas appeals court has ruled against the owner of a Port Author building damaged by Hurricane Harvey who was seeking a permit from the city to have it repaired when the city bulldozed it.
Texas appeals court upholds lower court on structured settlement claim
BEAUMONT -- A Texas appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling refusing to dismiss a lawsuit by an incapacitated man who sold his annuity payments to a structured settlement company.
Appeals court panel upholds dismissal of red-light camera suit
HOUSTON - A Texas appeals court panel has upheld dismissal of a lawsuit challenging a city’s red-light camera ordinance.
Appeals court panel upholds dismissal of medical malpractice suit
HOUSTON - A Texas appeals court panel has upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a medical malpractice suit against a physician.
Justices reinstate claims against defendants in lawsuit over nude picture on iPad
HOUSTON -- A Texas appeals court panel has reinstated claims against two defendants in a lawsuit by a woman who sued her ex-husband, his attorney and a forensic investigation firm in a case involving a nude picture on an iPad.
Appeals court panel nixes $2 million deposit requirement in oil company technology case
A Texas appeals court panel has ruled that an oil company doesn’t have to put down a $2 million deposit while it appeals a jury verdict related to technology royalties.
Appeals court upholds "take nothing" ruling
A Texas appeals court panel has upheld a lower court’s “take nothing” ruling in a dispute between a fired executive and his company.
Appeals court reinstates non-compete lawsuit
A Texas appeals court panel has reinstated a lawsuit by an employer who sued a former employee for violating a non-compete agreement.
Appeals court blocks new trial in wrongful death suit
A Texas appeals court has reversed a lower-court’s decision to grant a new trial for the family in a wrongful death suit.
Appeals court rejects disbarred lawyer's reinstatement
A Texas appeals court has refused to reinstate an attorney disbarred after being found guilty on an evidence tampering charge.