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Jefferson County along with two Texas school districts join opioid litigation fray
BEAUMONT – Several more Texas counties and even two school districts are suing the manufactures and distributors of opioids.
AG Paxton Announces $17.5 Million Settlement with Home Depot Regarding Data Breach
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office, along with the Attorneys General of 45 other States and the District of Columbia have obtained a $17.5 million-dollar settlement against retailer The Home Depot, resolving a multistate investigation of a 2014 data breach which exposed the payment card information of approximately 40 million Home Depot consumers nationwide.
Ninth Court issues mandate in injury suit against AMEC Foster Wheeler
BEAUMONT — The Ninth Court of Appeals recently issued a mandate affirming a district judge’s decision not to dismiss a personal injury lawsuit brought against AMEC Foster Wheeler USA.
Ninth Court affirms dismissal of wrongful termination suit against Port Arthur
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals today affirmed a ruling dismissing a wrongful termination suit brought against the city of Port Arthur by a former employee.
Justices affirm dismissal of Buzbee’s suit against Clear Channel over billboard ads
HOUSTON – Back in June, a district judge dismissed both Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Clear Channel Outdoor from a lawsuit brought by attorney Tony Buzbee.
Affirmed: $96K award against Waller County for suing man over open carry letter
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed an award of more than $96,000 against Waller County, who sued a private citizen for complaining that the county was unlawfully banning firearms from its government building.
AG Paxton announces $113 million settlement with Apple over iPhone throttling
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general in a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle customers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones.
Torts report: cruise lines boarded by most COVID-19 cases, NCAA hit with hundreds of concussion suits
HOUSTON - Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its first ever Torts Litigation Report looking at trends and insights in federal district court.
Dismissed: Insurer’s claims against Morgan Elite Specialist Services - adjusting company awarded attorney’s fees
HOUSTON - Matt Morgan, a public adjuster, may have lost his bid for a Texas House seat, but his company has prevailed in litigation alleging tortious interference.
Nate Paul asks AG Paxton to correct false statements made by former staffers
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lack of action to correct false claims made by former staffers to the media continues to compound the damage to Nate Paul’s reputation, according to a letter sent to the OAG today.
Pierce Bainbridge’s woes with lawsuit lender entangles other firms in RICO suit against Boeing
HOUSTON – Pierce Bainbridge’s money troubles with a lawsuit lender is not enough of a reason the other plaintiffs law firms in a RICO suit to fork over their financial records.
Texas guardianship judge moves to dismiss doctor's federal lawsuit
HOUSTON - A Houston-area probate judge has filed a Motion to Dismiss the federal lawsuit that a Texas doctor filed against him over her elderly mother’s final wishes before she died under court-appointed guardianship.
Texas doctor sues Adult Protective Services staff over elder exploitation report
HOUSTON - The physician who sued a Houston probate judge over her guardianized mother’s will has also filed a complaint in federal court against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services accusing the state agency of equal protection and due process violations.
Ninth Court affirms Judge Templeton’s ruling dismissing malicious prosecution claim
BEAUMONT – Parties hoping to challenge rulings from the 172nd District Court continue to find little to no success at the Ninth Court of Appeals, as justices once again have affirmed Judge Mitch Templeton.
Arnold & Itkin rebrands law firm
HOUSTON - Arnold & Itkin, a personal injury law firm that received a forgivable PPP loan of $1 to 2 million, has announced a brand-new look and feel for the firm, including a redesign of their logo and an overhaul of its imagery.
MD Anderson settles wrongful death suit, appeal dismissed
HOUSTON – An appeal brought by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was recently dismissed, as the medical provider reached a settlement with the plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Texas groups throw support behind Exxon in effort to expose those orchestrating climate change ‘lawfare’
FORT WORTH – Wanting to expose those behind climate change ‘lawfare’, two notable Texas groups recently filed amicus briefs in support of ExxonMobil in an appeal currently before the state’s highest court.
Buzbee’s battle with insurer over Monet painting ends up in court
HOUSTON – It seems like Tony Buzbee’s struggles with art continue, as an insurance company is asking a court to appoint a neutral umpire to resolve a dispute over a claim regarding a stolen Claude Monet painting – La Plaine de Gennevilliers, circa 1877.
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins hit with legal malpractice suit
HOUSTON – A legal malpractice suit has been brought against Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and his law firm.
Astros sued by man alleging 2017 Word Series was won thanks to his advice
HOUSTON – A Collin County man is seeking “vengeance” against the Houston Astros, alleging the ball club showed him no gratitude after it won a World Series championship because of his advice.