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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Funder escapes class action over MMA's alleged hurricane-damage scheme

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON - A lender that fronted millions of dollars to a legal marketing company caught up in allegations property owners were taken advantage of by a Texas law firm won't face punishment.

Construction Worker Alleges Negligence Against Frankel Homes Following Scaffold Collapse

By Southeast Texas Record |
A construction worker has filed a lawsuit against Frankel Homes for negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a scaffold collapse at a Houston job site.

Janett Arzaga Sues Shopping Center Owners Over Negligence After Parking Lot Fall

By Southeast Texas Record |
Janett Arzaga has taken legal action against Farah Investments LLC., York Realty Investment LLC., and Kroger Texas LP., claiming negligence after she slipped on wet paint in their parking lot causing severe injuries.

Former Employee Sues Local Restaurant Chain for Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
Maria Lisbeth Blanco has filed a lawsuit against JRLJJ LLC over allegations of negligence leading to her injury while working at Las Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant in Houston.

Ally Bank sues borrower over alleged breach of vehicle purchase contract

By Southeast Texas Record |
Ally Bank has filed a lawsuit against Brandon Richardson Taylor in Harris County District Court over an alleged breach involving a car loan for a Ford Explorer purchased in August 2022.

Bio Break: Dallas’ Monthly Life Sciences Happy Hour on January 9, 2025

By The SE Texas Record |
McDermott, Deloitte, and BioNTX are delighted to invite you to BIO BREAK, our sponsored happy hour for the Dallas Life Sciences community.

The Supreme Court of Texas Dis­miss­es Base­less Attempt by the Texas State Bar to Dis­ci­pline Lead­er­ship at the Office of the Attor­ney General

By The SE Texas Record |
The Supreme Court of Texas has dismissed the State Bar of Texas’s unlawful efforts to discipline First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, ending four years of lawfare. Attorney General Ken Paxton faces similar baseless allegations from the State Bar in a separate case.

Tenant Sues Urban Student Housing Company Over Negligence After Fall

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Houston tenant has taken legal action against Urban Student Housing LLC following an injury sustained from a fall caused by unsafe conditions on their property.

Exxon: CA A/G Bonta, enviro activists conspired with foreign 'green energy' interests in plastic recycling suits

By Jonathan Bilyk |
ExxonMobil has sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental activist organizations, accusing them of working with an anti-oil Australian billionaire to launch a coordinated "lawfare" campaign against ExxonMobil, including recent lawsuits over Exxon's 'advanced recycling' programs

Texas Worker Sues Construction Companies Over Negligence Leading to Injury

By Southeast Texas Record |
In a compelling legal confrontation filed in Harris County's District Court on December 27th, Luz Gonzalez Chapa sues Excel Modular Scaffolding and Leasing Corporation alongside Blanchard Refining LLC following a severe injury sustained at a...

Plaintiff alleges major retailer's negligence during renovation led to injury

By Southeast Texas Record |
Candace Foley has filed a lawsuit against Target Corporation following an injury sustained at one of their stores undergoing renovation work.

Plaintiff alleges Negligence Against Oil Industry Contractors Over Workplace Injury

By Southeast Texas Record |
A Texas worker has filed a lawsuit against two companies following a serious injury at a refinery site in Texas City.

Customer Alleges Grocery Store Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
Gabriela Marquez has filed a lawsuit against Lewis Food Town following an injury she sustained from slipping on water inside one of their stores.

Harris County Resident Alleges Negligence Against Major Grocery Chain After Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Southeast Texas Record |
Graciela Perez has filed a lawsuit against Kroger Texas L.P., claiming negligence after sustaining injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at one of its stores in Houston.

J&J plaintiffs should finally get their relief in bankruptcy court

By Yaël Ossowski |
One of the most complicated tort trials in history continues to unfold in a Texas bankruptcy court.

Facebook avoids sex-trafficking MDL, as Texas Supreme Court steps in for first time

By John O'Brien |
AUSTIN - It's taken more than six years for a woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Houston hotel to figure out where her case will be heard.

Greenberg Traurig Represents Investor Group in Minority Investment in NFL's Buffalo Bills

By The SE Texas Record |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented an investor group led by Tom Burger, co-founder and managing partner of Gridiron Capital, and that included ex-NBA players Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, and ex-MLS and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Jozy Altidore, in connection with the group’s minority investment in the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.

Company wants $580K from Texas for stripping AG of power

By John O'Brien |
AUSTIN - While state Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals a ruling that blocks him from using longstanding investigative powers, the company he's fighting in court wants its attorneys fees paid.

Home for the Holidays | Holland & Knight Texas on January 7-8, 2025

By The SE Texas Record |
Please join Holland & Knight for a reception for 1L students (J.D. Class of 2027) in either our Dallas or Houston office during your winter break.

Botched lawsuit leads to possible trouble for Houston plaintiffs firm

By John O'Brien |
EL PASO - A Houston plaintiffs firm finds itself facing a legal malpractice claim from a woman who tried to sue the U.S. Postal Service for race and age discrimination.