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Provost Umphrey strikes out on appeal, justices affirm Judge Templeton’s decision not to grant firm a new trial
BEAUMONT – Judge Mitch Templeton did not err by opting not to grant a new trial in car wreck suit that resulted in a jury awarding no damages, according to an opinion issued by the Ninth Court of Appeals today.
Justices decline to reinstate discrimination suit against AG Paxton’s office
HOUSTON – The First Court Appeals affirmed today a lower court ruling opting not to reinstate an age discrimination suit against the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Medical provider looking for cut of personal-injury settlement will get second bite
HOUSTON – A medical provider who was promised a cut of a lawsuit after treating a lawyer’s client recently had its case remanded back to the trial court for further proceedings on a breach of contract claim.
No immunity for Houston in beef with firefighters over collective bargaining agreement, justices opine
HOUSTON – An appellate court affirmed today a ruling denying the city of Houston immunity in litigation brought by firefighters after the parties failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement.
Paxton Intervenes in CDC’s Shut-Down of the Cruise Industry
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a motion to intervene in Florida’s case against the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their series of unlawful orders that brought the cruise industry to a halt, a press release states.
Attorney Mike Ramsey hits Rehme Custom Doors with defective product lawsuit
HOUSTON – A Houston attorney has filed a defective products lawsuit against the company who sold him door and window products.
Texas AG Paxton joins amicus defending parental-notice for minors seeking abortions
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a 19-state coalition defending parental-consent statutes for minors seeking an abortion, a press release states.
Pappas Bar-B-Q accused of designing defective smoked chicken, woman sues two years after allegedly cracking tooth
HOUSTON – An allegedly defectively designed piece of smoked chicken caused Veronica Pendleton to crack her tooth two years ago, according to a lawsuit she recently filed against Pappas Bar-B-Q.
Bipartisan measure to study psychedelic therapy for PTSD advances in the Texas House
AUSTIN-- Last week, House Bill 1802 by Rep. Alex Dominguez (D-Brownsville) was voted out of the Committee on Public Health. The bill directs the Health and Human Services Commission in partnership with the Baylor College of Medicine to conduct a study evaluating the efficacy of certain alternative therapies in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Texas Supreme Court affirms ruling reversing sealing order in appeal over HouseCanary trade secrets
AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court recently affirmed an appellate court’s decision to overturn an order sealing eight exhibits that HouseCanary argues protect its trade secrets.
Pipefitter who lost job after testing positive for cocaine has lawsuit reinstated
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently reversed a trial court that awarded summary judgment in favor of two defendants that were sued by a man who lost his job after a drug test yielded a positive result for cocaine.
Laura Gibson of Houston elected State Bar of Texas president-elect
AUSTIN—Texas attorneys elected Laura Gibson of Houston to be president-elect of the State Bar of Texas, a press release states.
Attorney James Holmes: Texas needs specialized business courts
DALLAS - Attorney James Holmes has announced his support of House Bill 1875 - one of the most important pieces of legislation introduced during this session, a press release states.
Classic Chevrolet has summary judgment win affirmed
HOUSTON – A summary judgment win in favor of Classic Chevrolet was recently affirmed on appeal. The finding stems from an automobile collision lawsuit brought by Jenny Day and Guillermo Moreno.
Houston Judge warned after having lunch with law firm then awarding them millions in fees
HOUSTON – Apparently, attending a celebratory luncheon with a law firm and then awarding them $2 million in attorney’s fees shortly after is cause for a public warning and an order for additional education.
Poll: South Texas Democratic primary voters overwhelmingly support, trust small businesses over personal injury trial lawyers
AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform today released the results of a poll conducted among 500 Democratic Primary voters in 17 South Texas counties from April 20-22, finding that voters overwhelmingly support and trust small businesses over trial lawyers.
HB 2144 restores separation of powers between Texas Legislature and courts, say proponents of the bill
AUSTIN – After being sent back to committee on a point of order yesterday, proponents of House Bill 2144 – legislation that seeks to restore the tort of public nuisance back to its original intent – believe the bill will be back on the calendar soon.
Dismissal of suit claiming woman injured while petting horse affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A woman who sued claiming she was injured while petting a horse lost an appeal seeking to overturn a summary judgment ruling in the defendant’s favor.
Nurse’s injury suit over lifting ‘very heavy’ patient can proceed, justices find
HOUSTON - A nurse who was injured lifting a “very heavy” patient won’t have to arbitrate her claim against CHG Hospital Bellaire, as the First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying the health provider’s motion to compel arbitration.
Expert reports affirmed in suit alleging doc over prescribed anti-depressant to man who committed suicide
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling declining to dismiss a lawsuit alleging an over prescription of anti-depressant medication led to an older man shooting himself in the head.