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Whiskey Cake sued after woman suffers allergic reaction
HOUSTON – A popular eatery has been with a lawsuit alleging a woman suffered an allergic reaction while dining.
Fifth Circuit temporarily stay mail-in ballot ruling, Texas AG commends decision
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for granting a temporary administrative stay in what he’s calling an unlawful decision by a federal district court in San Antonio that allowed anyone in Texas to vote by mail using protections specifically created to aid those with an actual disability or illness.
Harris County looking to bring construction defect lawsuit over damage caused to jury building during Harvey
HOUSTON – On May 19, the Harris County Commissioners Court gave the green light to pursue litigation against any parties who may be responsible for damages to the Jury Assembly Building during Hurricane Harvey.
Chris Bell hit with legal malpractice suit, allegedly failed to advise client of anti-SLAPP consequences
HOUSTON – Attorney Chris Bell, a fairly well known Texas politician, is being sued for legal malpractice after allegedly failing to warn a client that there could be possible consequences to bringing a defamation lawsuit.
TCEQ says new ethylene oxide exposure level is based on latest data, scientifically sound
AUSTIN – “Everything gives us cancer nowadays” is a common phrase. And while the assertion might ring true for some trial lawyers, a chemical that has been cast as the culprit in many toxic torts may actually be safer than previously thought.
County Attorney Vince Ryan joins other counties in response to AG’s Texas Supreme Court filing
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has joined officials from four other counties in a brief filed with the Supreme Court explaining that voters should not have to risk their health in order to exercise their constitutional right to vote in an election.
Attorney sues Abraham Watkins after being cut out of Larry Nassar litigation, seeks full accounting of settlement
HOUSTON – An area attorney is suing one of Houston’s oldest and most well known law firms, claiming she was cut out of a joint venture to represent individuals alleging Larry Nassar sexually assaulted them at Michigan State University.
Texas, West Virginia lead 18-state coalition urging the Ninth Circuit to block order delaying oil and gas pipeline projects nationwide
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led 16 other states in a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, decrying a district court’s decision to enjoin not just the Keystone Pipeline project, but also a nationwide permit that would advance new oil and gas pipelines in every state, regardless of their length, purpose or minimal environmental effects.
TCEQ analysis finds ethylene oxide safer than previously thought, updates exposure limit
AUSTIN - After years of extensive study, public input and peer review, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today finalized its updated safe exposure level for ethylene oxide – a chemical that’s critical for sterilizing medical equipment.
Voters without immunity to COVID-19 can apply for mail ballot, justices rule
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals has concluded that under the circumstances, a temporary order is necessary to preserve the rights of voters seeking to stay at home rather than venture out to vote.
Court awards millions for Texans in Medicaid fraud lawsuit
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Hon. Catherine Mauzy of the 126th Judicial District Court of Travis County has ruled Dr. Richard Malouf of ASDC Holdings, LLC responsible for 1,842 unlawful acts under the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. Dr. Malouf operated orthodontics clinics for many years in the Dallas area and billed tens of millions of dollars to Texas Medicaid.
Parcel service worker alleges dog attack during delivery, sues couple for $1M
HOUSTON – An alleged dog attack during a delivery has resulted in a lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages.
Woman claims Holiday Inn was ‘bed-bug-infested’
HOUSTON – A woman is suing a Holiday Inn claiming she suffered bed bug bites.
Woman takes a step backwards and trips, sues Walmart for exemplary damages
HOUSTON – While waiting for a TV, Maria Ibarra took a step backwards and tripped.
Gov. Abbott, other Texas leaders send letter to Congress urging COVID-19 liability protections for employers
AUSTIN – While the first three phases of the federal government’s stimulus and relief efforts have been “meaningful and robust,” protections are still needed for job creators and health care professionals, states a letter sent to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Man falls during Bora Bora hiking adventure, sues Hilton Worldwide alleging concierge failed to warn of risks
HOUSTON – A concierge allegedly failed to warn Rodney Engle that a hiking adventure in French Polynesia could be dangerous and now Engle wants more than a million dollars in damages from the hotel that recommended the activity.
Harris County sues man after his vehicle stalls and catches fire, causes burn marks to barrier wall
HOUSTON – Kevin Boodram should have known his vehicle was a hazard and that operating it could cause harm to people and property, states a lawsuit recently brought against him.
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan files brief seeking vote by mail clarity
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has asked an appeals court for an order clarifying that the County can proceed with vote by mail applications for the July 14th primary runoff.
Texas AG warns county judges, local officials on unlawful COVID-19 orders
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued letters to three Texas counties (Dallas, Bexar, and Travis) and two mayors (San Antonio and Austin), warning that some requirements in their local public health orders are unlawful and can confuse law-abiding citizens.
Texas Bar gives proposed budget presentation to Texas Supreme Court, seeks 3% increase
AUSTIN – The State Bar of Texas gave its proposed budget presentation to the Texas Supreme Court today.