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Texas AG opinion sought on validity of election process of TYLA president
BEAUMONT – Should approximately 76,000, due-paying attorneys have the right to vote on the election of Texas Young Lawyers Association officials – that’s the question State Bar President Joe Longley is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton to answer.
Ferguson Law secures $4 million settlement in JC auto collision suit
BEAUMONT — 2019 is starting to look a lot like 2018 for The Ferguson Law Firm when it comes to litigating cases at the Jefferson County courthouse, as the Beaumont firm recently secured a $4 million settlement in an automobile collision lawsuit.
AG Paxton announces $120M settlement with Johnson & Johnson, agreement secures $8.5M for Texas
AUSTIN – On Jan, 22, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texas will receive $8.5 million as part of a $120 million multistate settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit resolving alleged unfair and deceptive marketing of two hip replacement devices.
Ferguson Law a stand out in 2018 among Beaumont firms
BEAUMONT – From working on cases with his wife and son, to handling multi-million dollar litigation with his notable partners – Paul “Chip” Ferguson has built his law firm into an “effective and formidable” force in the past four years.
GM hit with $1M defective vehicle suit, plaintiff alleges Cadillac seatbelt ‘performed poorly’
HOUSTON – General Motors is being sued for allegedly designing a defective 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Exxon argues for Texas justice as it defends self from climate change lawsuits
FORT WORTH – Texas justices will soon decide whether California municipalities took aim at Texas-based free speech by bringing climate change lawsuits against ExxonMobil, a Texas company, in California courts.
Anti-SLAPP action brought against Texas Children’s Hospital
HOUSTON – On Jan. 14, the law firm of Kwok Daniel and the firm Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom jointly filed a motion to dismiss under the Anti-SLAPP provisions of Texas law for a retaliatory lawsuit brought by Texas Children’s Hopital through their lawyers at Baker Botts against Kwok Firm, and both partners, Robert Kwok and Thomas Daniel.
Multi-million dollar judgment stands in fatal workplace injury suit against B&G Crane
BEAUMONT – Following a Monday hearing, a multi-million dollar judgment against B&G Crane Service will stand.
Judge finds Carnival Cruise not responsible for overboard death of intoxicated woman, deceased a mother of four from Arlington
MIAMI – The death of Samantha Broberg, a 33-year-old mother of four from Arlington, made headlines two years ago when she fell overboard during a cruise from Galveston to Mexico.
Klein settles defamation suit against him – plaintiffs sought $8M in damages
SAN ANTONIO – A settlement has purportedly been reached in a defamation lawsuit brought by a Mexican woman claiming Philip Klein, a PI and blogger out of Beaumont, harassed her for years.
Harris County Attorney Ryan encourages awareness of revised sexually oriented business regulations
A revised Harris County ordinance regulating Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s) went into effect Jan. 1 and will apply to areas of unincorporated Harris County.
Houston Astros seek to collect on sponsorship agreement with Nola Poboys
HOUSTON – The Houston Astros have filed a petition to confirm an arbitration award against the Nola Poboys Franchise.
‘Fen-phen’ plaintiffs lose appeal over Fleming’s cut from $339M settlement
HOUSTON – Around half of the 8,000 plaintiffs George Fleming represented in the “fen-phen” litigation ended up suing the Houston attorney, alleging unreasonable expenses were deducted from the $339 million settlement.
Harris County sues after exploding Glock injures to deputy
HOUSTON – Last March, a Harris County deputy was allegedly seriously injured when his handgun exploded.
Hail attorney indicted on charges of insurance fraud, barratry and money laundering
HOUSTON - A Galveston attorney is facing felony charges of insurance fraud, barratry, and money laundering related to several fraudulent hail claim lawsuits.
Justices backtrack in asbestos suit against Jefferson County, substitute previous opinion
HOUSTON – In August, a Texas appellate court found a Jefferson County judge, who retired in the mid ‘90s and died from mesothelioma nearly a decade later, was required to give six months notice after retiring before an asbestos lawsuit could be filed against the county.
Texas AG announces $575M settlement with Wells Fargo
AUSTIN– On Dec. 28, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Wells Fargo Bank N.A. will pay $575 million to resolve claims that the bank violated consumer protection laws in Texas, 49 other states and the District of Columbia through alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Ninth Court affirms sanction award against John Morgan
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DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies.
Provost Umphrey fulfills Christmas wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses
BEAUMONT, Texas – Trial law firm Provost Umphrey L.L.P. will help bring extra Christmas cheer to teens and young children facing life-threatening illnesses as the firm hosts Santa on Dec. 19 for a special gift delivery.