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Suing Netflix and other video streamers over franchise fees the next new litigation wave?
WACO – Every couple of years or so a new litigation wave hits the Lone Star State, with Texas attorneys scrambling to sign up local governments for the purpose of filing lawsuits.
Summary judgment win for Land Rover of Southwest Houston affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win favor of Sonic Momentum JVP, better known as Land Rover of Southwest Houston.
Appellate courts affirm take-nothing judgment in suit over parking lot assault
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment wins in favor of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging the plaintiff was injured in a parking lot assault.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee files suit challenging the Texas governor’s COVID-19 executive order
HOUSTON – Today, the Harris County Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding GA-38, an Executive Order that attempts to stop local governments and officials from mandating masks, vaccines, and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Ninth Court affirms summary judgment win for broker in suit over life insurance proceeds
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals today granting a summary judgment win in favor of an insurance broker in a lawsuit seeking payment of proceeds from a life insurance policy following her husband’s death.
Plano requests AG approval to sue Netflix, Hulu, Disney and other streamers over franchise fees
PLANO – Anyone born prior to the turn of the century probably remembers the term “hidden cable fee,” a phrase that may soon morph into “hidden streaming fee” as more and more cities across the nation are suing streaming video providers over franchise fees.
Attorney Frederick McGuire sues former client for $1.2M after she posts bad Google review of him
HOUSTON – After attorney Frederick L. McGuire left his client with only $825.27 of a $7,500 settlement, the woman posted a one star review of him on Google.
Appellate court to hear oral arguments in suit over South Padre Island food truck restrictions
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The 13th Court of Appeals determined yesterday that a lawsuit accusing South Padre Island of keeping Food Trucks from setting up merits oral argument.
Judge Kent Walston erred by doling out $100K in earnest money to party that backed out of contract, appeal argues
BEAUMONT – A complex case centered on the sale of a hotel is now up on appeal, where justices will decide if Judge Kent Walston, 58th District Court, erred in doling out $100,000 in earnest money to a company that backed out of a sales contract.
Dismissal of slip & fall against Fiesta Mart affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A summary judgment win in favor of Fiesta Mart in a slip & fall lawsuit was affirmed today by the First Court of Appeals.
First Court confirms summary judgment win in assault suit against Richmond Stop Food Mart
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win for the defendants in an assault lawsuit.
Justices axe suit against Houston alleging patrol car struck pedestrian
HOUSTON – Today, the 14th Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Houston alleging a patrol car struck a pedestrian.
Motion to produce litigation-funder agreements denied in RICO suit against Boeing
HOUSTON – A motion to compel production of documents was denied earlier this week in a suit accusing Boeing and Southwest Airlines of colluding to cover up fatal defects in an aircraft.
Local governments pursuing new litigation with previously hired lawyers still need AG approval, Paxton opines
AUSTIN – Trying to use a previously hired lawyer to bring new litigation on behalf of a Texas local government still requires approval from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, AG Ken Paxton opined yesterday.
Jim Adler’s counterclaims dismissed in suit accusing him of wanting fees despite not doing any legal work
HOUSTON – Back in March, a local man sued Jim Adler & Associates, claiming the “Texas Hammer” wants a cut of attorney’s fees that he didn’t earn.
Travelers Insurance hit with underinsured motorist benefits suit, Ferguson Law handling case
BEAUMONT – Travelers Insurance was recently hit with a lawsuit seeking underinsured motorist benefits.
Lawsuit lender’s $6M summary judgment win against attorney Gregg Price affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – Today the First Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of Virage in litigation the lawsuit lender brought against attorney B. Gregg Price and his law firm.
Justices reverse Houston’s summary judgment win in pay parity dispute with fire fighters
HOUSTON – Today the 14th Court of Appeals reversed a final judgment win in favor of the city of Houston in a dispute with the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341 (HPFFA).
Valentine’s Day trial slated for suit accusing H-E-B employee of assaulting customer after being asked to put on a mask
HOUSTON – A Valentine’s Day trial has been slated for a man claiming that asking an H-E-B employee to put on a face mask led to a “violent physical assault.”
Apartment complex moves suit over minor’s drowning death to Fort Bend County
HOUSTON — A man suing the owners and managers of a Harris County apartment complex alleging over his son's drowning death recently had his lawsuit transferred to Fort Bend County.