The SE Texas Record News
Fourteenth Court of Appeals dismisses wrongful death suit from daughters of man struck by police car
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court has reversed the denial of summary judgment to the City of Houston and, on jurisdictional grounds, instead dismissed a case brought by plaintiffs whose father was struck and killed by a Houston police officer while crossing the street, in the vicinity of a nearby police action.
Aug. 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 22
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 22 in the suits below:
Tax Law: Before the Sunset on September 1-2, 2024
Tax attorneys Brock Whalen and Joshua Odintz will be participating in virtual presentations during the Tax Law Section of the State Bar of Texas' 42nd Annual Course on Tax Law.
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "real property - condemnation" cases
The following cases categorized as "real property - condemnation" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Texas judge rejects Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements, other courts split on opinions
DALLAS – Just two weeks before a Federal Trade Commission ban on non-compete agreements is scheduled to go into effect, a federal judge in Texas ruled the FTC overstepped its power when it announced the ban.
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Plaintiff Alleges Neglect Against Senior Living Facility Resulting in Severe Injuries
John Young has filed a lawsuit against Morningstar Assisted Living and Memory Care River Oaks alleging severe neglect resulting in significant harm to his wife Sally Young. Filed on August 12th in Harris County District Court, the complaint details instances of inadequate care leading to serious injuries including a fractured arm and acute kidney injury.
Customer Sues Liquor Store Owner Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Melanie Bryant has filed a lawsuit against Z&C TXPLUS Corporation following an injury sustained at Jim’s Liquor Store in Houston. The suit alleges negligence on part of the store owner for failing to address a hazardous condition on their premises.
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - other product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - other product liability" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division Executes Search Warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties in Ongoing Election Integrity Investigation
On August 20, 2024, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties as part of an ongoing election integrity investigation.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 21
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 21 in the suits below:
Texas Lawyer Names Associate with On the Rise Award
The Texas Lawyer has awarded Shook Associate Lakshmi Achari as an On the Rise winner of the 2024 Texas Legal Awards.
Mental health facility accused of causing disabled man’s death, motion to have case against it dismissed
LUFKIN – A Texas mental health facility accused of ignoring a mentally disabled man’s pleas for help and subsequently causing his death, has motioned to dismiss litigation brought against it by the man’s father.