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Ferguson Law, McKool Smith team up for $131.4M antitrust verdict
Marshall – A federal jury in Marshall returned a $133.4 million verdict late Wednesday in an antitrust case against General Electric.
Akerman grows national litigation group with San Antonio partner David Jones, New Orleans partner Gerard Wimberly
SAN ANTONIO – On April 27, Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm, announced its continued expansion with the additions of partners David Jones, San Antonio, and Gerard Wimberly, New Orleans.
Ambulance service hit with $1M med-mal after paramedic drops woman from toilet
BEAUMONT – A local woman is suing an ambulance service, alleging a paramedic dropped her while trying to pick her up off a toilet.
Daycare sued after one child pushes another
BEAUMONT – A daycare is being sued for negligently allowing one child to push another child.
Mostyn Law denied appraisal in hail suit, firm attorney previously testified process is an insurer’s ‘trump card’
DALLAS – Mostyn Law’s bid to force an appraisal in a client’s hail lawsuit was recently shut down by a district judge – a so called “trump card” that supposedly only insurers use “when they want to get out of cases,” according to a firm attorney.
Bill seeking to inflate Texas’ med-mal cap first of its kind
AUSTIN – Since the courts were apparently no help, those wishing to inflate Texas’ medical malpractice cap on non-economic damages are now turning to the state legislature.
Woman claims she was fired for questioning the ‘propriety’ of adjusting firm, firm connected to hail attorneys
HOUSTON – A Houston woman is suing a public adjusting firm for $200,000 in damages, claiming she was fired for questioning the company’s “propriety.” Alleging fraud and breach of contract, Renee Holt Davey filed suit against The Disaster Advocates on April 20 in Harris County.
Ninth Court shuts down teacher’s bid to overturn PAISD’s jurisdiction win
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling granting the Port Arthur School District’s plea to the jurisdiction in a suit brought by the former principal of Booker T.
Hailstorm lawsuit bill passes Senate Business Committee
AUSTIN – On April 20, the Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee passed Senate Bill 10 by Chairman Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills).
Woman awarded $192K for Applebee’s host stepping on her foot
BEAUMONT – A Jefferson County jury has awarded plaintiff Carolyn Rhymes $192,000 for damages incurred when an Applebee’s host incidentally stepped on her foot, causing her to loose her balance and fall.
Fifth Circuit confirms dismissal of process server’s suit against Layne Walker
BEAUMONT – On Tuesday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit confirmed a lower court’s dismissal of a complaint brought by a process server against the former Jefferson County district judge who had him arrested.
Baron & Budd secures $50M settlement with Wells Fargo in class action over inflated fees
DALLAS – On April 17, the national law firm of Baron & Budd, located in Dallas, announced it has received final approval of a $50 million non-reversionary common fund settlement with Wells Fargo Bank, which resolves a case alleging improper mark ups of fees for broker price opinions.
TLR gives update on bills being followed in 85th Texas Legislature
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform sent out an email Tuesday, updating readers on bills of importance the group is following as the 85th Texas Legislature Session continues to unfold.
Texas AG concludes election judges must take constitutional oath
AUSTIN – On April 17, Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion finding that a court is likely to conclude that election judges are public officers and must take the constitutional oath of office, in addition to the statutory election officer's oath.
Discovery issue in $1M breach suit against International Paper resolved, justices dismiss appeal
BEAUMONT – A breach of contract suit against the International Paper Company can now resume, as the Ninth Court of Appeals has issued an opinion stating a discovery issue is now moot.
DuPont named in wrongful death lawsuit
BEAUMONT – A toxic tort accusing E.I.
Walmart hit with $1M suit over 2-year old slip and fall injury, suit says warning signs were posted
BEAUMONT – A Walmart shopper is suing the mega-retailer for slip and fall injuries suffered at the Beaumont location two years ago.
Continued: hearing on Parkdale Mall’s motion for summary judgment in $1M wrongful death suit
BEAUMONT – A summary judgment hearing in a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against Parkdale Mall has been pushed back.
Federal judge rules Texas discriminated when Passing 2011 Voter ID bill
CORPUS CHRISTI – On April 10, a U.S.
Brent Coon sued for legal malpractice, accused of botching $12M Deepwater Horizon claim
BEAUMONT – A recent lawsuit brought against Brent Coon seeks $16 million in damages from the area attorney and his firm for allegedly botching a Deepwater Horizon oil spill claim.