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FedEx hit with suit over ‘catastrophic’ pileup in Fort Worth during freeze
HIDALGO COUNTY - FedEx, along with several other transportation companies, have been hit with a lawsuit accusing their drivers of failing to “exercise extreme caution in hazardous conditions” during the February freeze.
Divorcee sues Bexar County probate judge after $262,000 in sanctions over elderly millionaire's guardianship
SAN ANTONIO - The divorcee who was fined ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars' in the guardianship of an 83-year old millionaire has filed a lawsuit against the Bexar County Probate Judge who sanctioned her.
Ninth Court axes Judge Kent Walston’s award of $1.3M to Aattaboy Pest Control
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals has reversed Judge Kent Walston’s award of $1.34 million to Aattaboy Termite and Pest Control – a judgment Walston handed down when the defendants in the case were without representation.
City of McKinney seeks to dismiss suit alleging SWAT team destroyed woman’s home
McKINNEY – Last summer, a fugitive took refuge in a McKinney home owned by Vicki Baker. When the city’s SWAT team arrived, they launched a “shock and awe” campaign, using gas grenades, explosives and an armored vehicle to utterly destroy the home.
Stocking the Bar with more minorities and Republicans – HB 2393 heard by Texas House committee
AUSTIN – How many attorneys does it take to elect a bar president? While that may sound like the opening to a bad joke, it’s actually the focus of House Bill 2393.
USAA Insurance has summary judgment win affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – USAA Casualty Insurance recently had a summary judgment win affirmed by the First Court of Appeals.
Ferguson Law wins ‘remarkable’ $4 million settlement in 18-wheeler suit
BEAUMONT - A 48-year-old Buna man has recovered a $4 million settlement for neck injuries suffered in a collision with an 18-wheeler.
Final judgment: ‘Plaintiff Stephen Hartman shall take nothing from Defendant Layne Walker’
BEAUMONT – The seemingly never-ending litigious saga between Stephen Hartman and Layne Walker may have finally come to a conclusion, as a final judgment has been entered in Walker’s favor.
Testimony given on COVID-19 liability protection bill, many express worries over protecting negligent nursing homes
AUSTIN – Those fearing a COVID-19 liability protections bill would protect negligent nursing homes are continuing to voice those concerns.
Marshall Bowen joins Butler Snow’s Austin office, firm adds seven attorneys across four offices
AUSTIN – Marshall A. Bowen has joined Butler Snow’s Austin, Texas, office and will practice with the firm’s appellate and commercial litigation groups, in addition to governmental relations.
Motions to dismiss filed in suit alleging Judge Andrea Plumlee violated man’s constitutional rights
DALLAS – For nearly a decade now, Bradley Miller has been entangled in litigation stemming from a divorce case that originated in Judge Andrea Plumlee’s 330th District Court, costing him hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal expenses.
Bipartisan coalition announces support of HB 1802 to study new treatments for post-traumatic stress
AUSTIN—Today a bipartisan group of special operations veterans, medical experts and advocates came out in support of legislation by State Representative Alex Dominguez (D-Brownsville) to create a first-of-its-kind study on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic therapy to treat some of the most severe medical and mental health conditions facing veterans.
Galveston beach cleaning lawsuit dismissed
GALVESTON — The 14th Court of Appeals determined there was no merit to claims made by a beach-cleaning company in Galveston that Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) defamed the company when it reported violations to their beach cleaning permit.
Texas AG sues Biden Administration to reinstate migrant protection protocols
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) to curb the criminal and humanitarian crisis at the border.
Champions of Justice Gala benefiting veterans raises $448,000
AUSTIN – The Texas Access to Justice Commission, with its co-sponsor the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the Virtual 2021 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans.
Ninth Court reverses in part Judge Kent Walston’s ruling in suit against mortgage lender
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently reversed in part a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a mortgage lender.
Justices gut lawsuit alleging Houston fire truck ran red light and caused collision
HOUSTON – After cutting out a good portion of claims, the 14th Court of Appeals is allowing a lawsuit against the city of Houston, brought after a fire truck allegedly ran a red light and caused a collision, to continue.
George Foreman alleges Nationwide not on his side, sues insurer for failing to cover classic car collection
HOUSTON – For decades, George Foreman and his wife paid “exorbitant insurance premiums” only to find out their classic car collection wasn’t covered after a fire broke out in their garage.
Lehotsky Keller adds environmental litigator with extensive trade association, private sector and governmental experience
WASHINGTON - The national litigation boutique Lehotsky Keller LLP today announced the addition of Michael B. Schon as partner to expand the firm’s environmental litigation capabilities.
Texas GOP blasts COVID liability protections bill as vote nears
AUSTIN – Guarding businesses and the medical community against frivolous lawsuits alleging COVID-19 exposure is apparently not a priority for the Texas GOP, as the party leader is voicing opposition to bills offering virus liability protections.