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Ferguson Law partner Cody Dishon wins record-breaking $4M settlement in negligent security case
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm started 2021 where it left off in 2020 – with another record-breaking result, this one a $4,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death premise liability case.
Texas man recovering from COVID-19 files $10M suit against ERCOT, CenterPoint over power loss
HOUSTON – In what might be the first of many, a Fort Bend County man has filed suit against CenterPoint Energy and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas over the power loss caused by Winter Storm Uri.
Harris County Attorney’s Office Offers Online Resource for the Public to Report Price Gouging
HOUSTON — In response to millions of Harris County residents being impacted by the historic winter storm, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee is urging the public to report incidents of price gouging and other consumer complaints committed by those looking to take advantage of the tragedy.
Dannenbaum Engineering sues former Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole
HOUSTON – A financial struggle between Dannenbaum Engineering and former Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole has spilled over into the courts.
The Satanic Temple files suit in Texas alleging abortion restrictions impede ritual
HOUSTON - The Satanic Temple (TST) recently filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that certain Texas-mandated abortion restrictions violate the religious liberty of its adherents.
No immunity for League City in suit brought by Jimmy Changas, justices rule
HOUSTON – The city of League City found no relief on appeal and will have to continue litigating a breach of contract lawsuit brought by the restaurant chain Jimmy Changas.
Sexually violent predator claiming he was harmed by trial court strikes out on appeal
BEAUMONT – Christopher Charles Valsin failed to convince the Ninth Court of Appeals that a trial court harmed him by admitting evidence in a trial in which the jury unanimously determined beyond a reasonable doubt that he is a sexually violent predator.
Federal judge to rule on doctor lawsuit against Adult Protective Services over guardianized elderly mom
AUSTIN - A U.S. Magistrate issued a report recommending that Austin-based federal judge Lee Yeakel dismiss a pediatrician's lawsuit against Adult Protective Services, concerning her elderly mother who died under court-appointed guardianship.
AG Paxton Announces Hiring of Murtaza Sutarwalla as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the hiring of Murtaza Sutarwalla as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel.
Unreasonably dangerous paint stripes in Buc-ee’s parking lot? Justices say no, affirm dismissal of slip & fall
HOUSTON – A man who slipped in a wet parking lot and sued Buc-ee’s failed to receive a favorable ruling on appeal, as justices have affirmed the dismissal of his lawsuit.
Attorney leaves Texas AG’s Office to join Keller Lenkner, firm currently representing state in antitrust suit against Google
AUSTIN – Attorney Zina Bash has left the Texas Attorney General’s Office and joined Keller Lenkner – a law firm the state recently hired to represent it in an antitrust lawsuit against Google.
Houston probate judge sued for estate trafficking, racketeering and abuse of 91-year-old
HOUSTON - The Honorable Judge Michael Newman turned a blind eye to the alleged estate trafficking and elder abuse of a 91-year-old woman who was under a court-appointed guardianship when she died, according to an amended complaint submitted by her physician daughter.
Harris County Law Library Renamed to Honor Civil Rights Leader Robert W. Hainsworth
Houston, TX (February 9, 2021) — Today, Harris County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution, introduced by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and led by Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, to rename the Harris County Law Library in honor of Robert W. Hainsworth, a press release states.
Steve Lehotsky and Scott Keller partner to launch Lehotsky Keller, law firm will focus on regulatory challenges
WASHINGTON – Attorneys Steve Lehotsky and Scott Keller have partnered to form Lehotsky Keller, a national boutique law firm that will focus on regulatory challenges expected as the Biden administration rolls out its agenda.
Martin Phipps arrested, attorney representing Bexar County in $1B opioid lawsuit
SAN ANTONIO – When Bexar County snubbed a statewide opioid settlement back in June, it placed all its eggs, all 1 billion of them, in the hands of its attorneys, one of which is Martin Phipps, who was arrested yesterday.
Sons of baseball pitchers Roger Clemens and Mike Capel land $3.24M verdict for assault at Concrete Cowboy Bar
HOUSTON – Following six days of testimony, a Harris County jury has awarded Kacy Clemens and Conner Capel $3.24 million in damages for being assaulted at the Concrete Cowboy Bar two years ago.
Kelsey-Seybold sued for allegedly failing to detect woman’s bladder cancer, Randy Sorrels represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON – The Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group has been named in a lawsuit alleging the clinic failed to catch a woman’s bladder cancer.
Texas AG announces $38.4M settlement with leading opioid marketing consultant McKinsey
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that Texas reached a $38.4 million settlement with McKinsey, one of the world’s largest consulting companies.
Justices uphold damages award in med-mal over teenage girl’s suicide
HOUSTON – A medical malpractice lawsuit over a teenage girl’s suicide resulted in a $1.35 million judgment, which was recently affirmed by the 14th Court of Appeals.
Affirmed on appeal: Judge Kent Walston’s default judgment ruling against Coleman Ferguson
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals today affirmed a default judgment ruling in a lawsuit brought by Transpecto Transport against Coleman Ferguson.