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University of Houston preliminary injunction granted in trademark battle with ‘Houston College of Law’
HOUSTON – A federal judge has granted the University of Houston’ motion for a preliminary injunction in a trademark case brought after South Texas College of Law changed its name to the Houston College of Law back in July.
Texas AG seeks to stop Buck-a-Bag fee in Brownsville
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Brownsville, seeking an injunction to stop “an illegal” tax on plastic-bag shoppers.
Marathon Petroleum hits BP with breach of contract suit, says oil giant on the hook for refinery fixes
HOUSTON - Marathon Petroleum has filed suit against BP Products North America, alleging the oil giant breached its contract by failing to continue maintenance at the Texas City refinery until Marathon took possession.
Wrongful death suit alleges asbestos exposure, numerous companies sued
BEAUMONT – Several corporations have been named as defendants in a wrongful death suit alleging asbestos exposure.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group seeks leave in collision suit
BEAUMONT - Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, doing business as Splash Transport, recently filed a motion for leave in an automobile collision suit against the company.
Speights & Worrich to ‘significantly downsize,’ barratry class action against firm cited as reason why
SAN ANTONIO - The Texas law firm Speights & Worrich, which specializes in insurance disputes, has announced its decision to “significantly downsize,” claiming a barratry class action has “wrongfully damaged” the firm’s “professional reputation.” Other sources confidentially tell the Record that the law firm is actually dissolving and transferring all of its current clients to another law firm.
Asbestos suit names Chevron, BP and dozens more as defendants
BEAUMONT – A recent asbestos suit has named more than two-dozen corporations as defendants, including Chevron USA and BP North America.
Ninth Court dismisses Entergy appeal in wrongful death suit, special appearance was at issue
BEAUMONT – In July, the Ninth Court Appeals granted a motion to stay a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Entergy Arkansas while justices examined a special appearance issue in the case.
Mostyn Law, Hinojosa ‘brought’ notion of suing TWIA to school officials, according to audio recording
RIO HONDO – Believing Rio Hondo ISD suffered the same inadequate insurance adjustment as a neighboring district following Hurricane Dolly, Gilberto Hinojosa, on behalf of Mostyn Law, “approached” school officials and “brought” to their attention the notion of filing a lawsuit, according to an audio recording.
State Farm racks up 13th win in a row, defeats another storm suit at trial
HOUSTON – While the No. 13 my be unlucky for some, State Farm Lloyds, a primary target for storm litigation the past several years, recently secured its 13th consecutive win, with a Harris County jury finding the insurer honored its policy.
Mostyn now claims another vehicle tried to goad him into racing when he wrecked his Ferrari; Williams Kherkher brought in
HOUSTON – Mega attorney Steve Mostyn now says he wasn’t racing another vehicle in his Ferrari when he caused a wreck, but was actually attempting to avoid a collision with an unknown driver in a Camaro who allegedly tried to “provoke” him into racing.
Amber Mostyn among campaign finance panelists at Tribune Festival, mega-donor says politicians spend ‘inordinate’ time fundraising
AUSTIN – Amber Mostyn, the wife of Steve Mostyn, recently participated on a campaign finance panel, telling the moderator that she thinks politicians spend an “inordinate” time fundraising – an opinion arguably supported by the fact her and her husband donate millions to Democrats.
Mostyn goes to Scotland, presents mesh evidence to parliament
HOUSTON – Steve Mostyn’s vaginal mesh crusade is now international, with the Texas trial lawyer paying a visit to Scotland on Sept. 20 to warn of the alleged dangers of the product. Steve and Amber Mostyn, founders of Mostyn Law, presented their findings to Scottish Parliament Member Neil Findlay.
Second ‘Clock Boy’ suit filed, Fox News and Glenn Beck among defendants
Another chapter has been added to the story of Ahmed Mohamed, the Muslim teen who became known as “clock boy” after being arrested for bringing a homemade timepiece to school in a pencil case.
Houston attorney losses to State Farm again following storm trial
ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS – State Farm Lloyds recently came away victorious in a storm lawsuit, with a jury finding the insurer honored its policy.
Total Petrochemical points finger at Kinder Morgan in wrongful death suit
BEAUMONT – A recent motion to designate a responsible third party seeks to make sure a jury has the opportunity to assign blame to Kinder Morgan if the defendant should be non-suited from a wrongful death lawsuit.
Appeals court halts Mostyn Hurricane Rita lawsuit, alleged ‘discovery abuse’ at issue
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently stayed a Hurricane Rita lawsuit brought against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, finding temporarily relief should be granted to prevent “undue prejudice.” Around a decade ago, plaintiff David James, who is represented by Houston attorney Steve Mostyn, filed suit against TWIA, Brush County Claims and adjuster David Gutierrez, alleging the defendants underpaid his Rita claim.
Texas, Nevada AGs lead coalition of 21 states against Obama’s ‘Overtime Rule’
AUSTIN – On Sept. 20 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt filed a lawsuit on behalf of 21 states challenging the Obama administration’s latest action – the U.S.
J.C. Penney, Parkdale Mall object to entry of jury verdict in trip & fall
BEAUMONT – A pair of defendants are objecting to entry of a jury verdict in a trip and fall lawsuit, asserting the alleged dangerous condition was obvious.
Texas appellate court upholds Houston firefighters’ fund as constitutional
HOUSTON – The Fourteenth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling that found the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund was constitutional.