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Union Pacific Railroad sued four years after locomotive foreman falls while walking around in the dark
HOUSTON – A Texas man is seeking more than $1 million in damages from Union Pacific Railroad after he tripped and fell while waking around in the dark four years ago.
Bedbug suit brought against Wyndam Hotel, woman claims to have suffered 2,000 bites
HOUSTON – A San Antonio woman claims her stay at a Houston hotel has resulted in more than 2,000 bedbug bites.
Woodlands doc files COVID-19 business interruption suit, alleges insurer immediately shot down claim
HOUSTON – Hartford Lloyds Insurance allegedly mishandled a COVID-19 business interruption claim, resulting in financial ruin for an area doctor, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Ninth Circuit says states, counties can sue Volkswagen in Dieselgate cases
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today praised a federal court ruling that affirmed the right of state and local governments to sue Volkswagen over tampering with emissions devices on their vehicles after they were sold.
Suit alleges fake security guards pinned man down with knee, choked him while he yelled ‘I can’t breathe’
HOUSTON – An area nightclub has been hit with a lawsuit alleging men posing as security guards violently attacked two brothers nearly two years ago.
Set for trial in August: Suit claiming Astros’ mascot injured woman’s finger with t-shirt cannon
HOUSTON – A lawsuit brought by a woman claiming the Houston Astros acted with indifference for the welfare of fans by firing free t-shirts at them has been slated for trial in late August.
$5M lawsuit brought against Burton Construction, Renegade Fire Systems
HOUSTON – A personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $5 million in damages was recently brought against Burton Construction and Renegade Fire Systems.
Texas AG: Public employers must ensure employees consent to a payroll deduction for union dues
AUSTIN - Public employers must ensure that employee consent to a payroll deduction for union dues is collected in a way that ensures voluntariness, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Federal judge shuts down suit challenging constitutionality of forcing Texas Bar members to fund ‘diversity’ initiatives
AUSTIN – The Board of Directors for the State Bar of Texas were recently granted summary in lawsuit alleging that forced funding of its “diversity” initiatives and legislative programs is unconstitutional.
Judge’s recusal sought in firestorm case over salon owner who refused to close up shop
DALLAS – Shelly Luther, a salon owner who was jailed for opening her business and violating an executive stay-at-home order, wants the judge who sentenced her off the case.
Texas AG reaches bipartisan agreement with counties, cities in preparation for settlement with opioid defendants
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced a coordinated bipartisan agreement with county leaders from around the state regarding the way Texas will direct future settlement money to people most impacted from the opioid epidemic. Texas is one of the lead states currently negotiating financial settlements with the nation’s largest companies in the opioid supply chain.
Tony Buzbee sued for allegedly interfering with competing firm’s contingency fee contract
HOUSTON – Tony Buzbee and his law firm believe that it is acceptable for them to interfere with a signed contingency fee contract existing between another law firm and its client, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Gym goer alleges personal trainer pressed him beyond physical limits two years ago, sues Fitness Connection
HOUSTON – Dustin Brown is seeking more than $1 million in damages from Titan Fitness (Fitness Connection) after a personal trainer allegedly “pressed him far beyond his physical limits” two years ago.
Woman trips over stack of wood while backing away, sues Lowe’s two years later
HOUSTON – As Maria Acosta “backed away” while returning some merchandise at Lowe’s two years ago, she tripped and fell over some stacked wood.
Southeast Texas property owners allege state responsible for flood damage, suit claims TXDOT knew of risk in I-10 design
WINNIE – More than 30 residents in Chambers County have filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas, alleging that the design of a local highway has caused repeated flooding of thousands of acres of property, including their homes and businesses.
TCJL Joins Institute for Legal Reform, Others to Urge Congressional Action on COVID-19 Liability Protection
AUSTIN - The Texas Civil Justice League has joined with the Institute for Legal Reform of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and numerous other national and state associations to press Congress to enact protections for health care providers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
Hollins says he’s ‘pausing’ his legal services to Harris County while serving as county clerk
HOUSTON – Last week, the Harris County Commissioners Court appointed attorney Christopher Hollins as interim county clerk – a move that seemingly created a conflict of interest for both the county and its new employee.
Former Jersey Village police chief claims councilman masturbated in police car, interfered in a department matter
JERSEY VILLAGE – A wrongful termination lawsuit containing some shocking allegations has been brought against the city of Jersey Village and its manager, Austin Bleess.
Texas A&M Law launches healthcare and intellectual property blog
Texas A&M University School of Law is launching a new blog and associated website www.TradeRxReport.com, which explores questions of access to affordable medicines and health care that arise at the intersection of intellectual property law and international trade, according to a press release.
Lawsuit alleges German Shepherd escaped into woman’s backyard, bit her while rescuing smaller dogs
HOUSTON – An area resident knew about her dog’s vicious propensities but negligently failed to make sure her fence could confine the dangerous canine, a recently filed lawsuit alleges.