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Ninth Court asked to reverse MCM Elegante summary judgment win, hotel sued for rough elevator ride
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of appeals has been tasked to decide whether to reverse a summary judgment ruling in favor of MCM Elegante – a hotel that was sued by a man claiming he experienced a rough elevator ride during his stay.
Legitimacy of contracts Paxton signed with outside counsel to sue Google called into question
AUSTIN – For every hour Mark Lanier spends litigating an antitrust lawsuit against Google, he stands to make as much as $3,780 per hour – thanks to a potentially lucrative deal the Houston attorney signed with the state of Texas.
AG Paxton: OAG recovered $1.2 billion for Texas taxpayers
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that the Texas Office of the Attorney General recovered $1.2 billion in civil litigation between fiscal year 2015 and fiscal year 2020, an average of over $200 million for each year.
COVID-19 liability protections among top legislative priorities for Texans for Lawsuit Reform
AUSTIN – The 87th Texas Legislature is underway, and Texans for Lawsuit Reform has several top priorities for the 2021 session, one of which is COVID-19 liability protections for businesses that follow safety protocols.
Civil rights groups permitted to intervene in SFFA v. University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN - The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, along with pro bono counsel Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Bernabei & Kabat PLLC, have received an order from a federal district court, to intervene in SFFA v. University of Texas at Austin on behalf of three organizations and a diverse group of eight students.
Driver for Tetrasolv Services was looking at cell phone when he caused collision, suit alleges
HOUSTON – A lawsuit has been brought against Tetrasolv Services, alleging one of its drivers caused a collision because he was looking at his cell phone.
Texas law firm says proposed class members could exceed 10,000 in suit blasting Allstate expert witnesses
HOUSTON – The Estes Law Firm is questioning whether Allstate retained certain experts to harass and defraud its firm and possibly 10,000 other law firms.
The Human Rights Campaign Files Amicus Brief in Support of Texas LGBTQ Workers
WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, filed a brief as amicus curaie, or “friend of the court,” to the Texas 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Doc accused of removing too much foreskin finds no relief on appeal
HOUSTON – An appellate court recently affirmed a ruling denying a motion to dismiss brought by a physician accused of removing too much foreskin.
Texas Association of Manufactures designates pandemic liability protection as top priority
AUSTIN – Since the start of the pandemic, many groups have pushed for COVID-19 liability protections, seeking to protect businesses from opportunistic trial lawyers.
L & P Pharmacies sued for driver’s collision, Cody Dishon of Ferguson Law handling case
BEAUMONT – An automobile collision lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages was recently brought against L & P Pharmacies (King’s Pharmacy Mid County).
Andrew Dao joins Daly & Black
HOUSTON - Daly & Black is welcoming Andrew Dao, a former Buzbee Law attorney, to the firm as a shareholder in its Houston office.
AG Paxton rejects Juul litigation contingent contracts from Harris County, Waxahachie ISD
HOUSTON – Texas cities, counties and even school districts hoping to jump of the Juul litigation bandwagon will most likely not be able to board, as Attorney General Ken Paxton recently rejected two contingent contracts seeking to green light lawsuits against the vaping company.
Community Bank sues David Dewhurst for defaulting on $3.5 million loan
HOUSTON – Community Bank of Texas is suing former Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, alleging he defaulted on a loan of $3.5 million.
AG Paxton: San Antonio election fraudster arrested for widespread vote harvesting and fraud
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfully assisting people voting by mail, and unlawfully possessing an official ballot.
Woman’s suit alleges lights went out while using Burger King toilet, fell over wet floor sign while trying to get out
HOUSTON – While using a Burger King toilet, Ebonie Hatch, a Katy local, claims the lights went out, causing her to fall over a wet floor sign as she was attempting to feel her way out of the restroom.
The Texas Capitol must remain open when the legislature meets, AG Paxton opines
AUSTIN – The 2021 session of Texas Legislature kicks off today, and when lawmakers meet at the capitol, it must remain open to the public, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton.
John Pierce files notice of appearance in RICO suit against Boeing
HOUSTON – Several plaintiffs in a class-action suit against Boeing are evidently still retaining attorney John Pierce of Pierce Bainbridge, a law firm whose money troubles with a lawsuit lender have spilled over into the case.
Federal judge stays discovery in Texas physician's lawsuit against Adult Protective Services
HOUSTON - U.S. District Judge Susan Hightower has granted the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services’ (TDFPS) unopposed motion to stay discovery in litigation involving a physician executive who alleges the state agency violated her equal protection and due process rights under the U.S. Constitution.
James Baker III sued for $99 trillion dollars, accused of masterminding criminal conspiracy
HOUSTON – Former White House Chief of Staff James Baker III has been with a lawsuit accusing him of masterminding a criminal conspiracy against an Illinois man.