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Harrison Davis law firm takes legal action in wake of devastating Smokehouse Creek wildfire
HEMPHILL COUNTY – The Harrison Davis Morrison Jones firm has announced the filing of a lawsuit in Hemphill County on behalf of rancher Pete Bonds and his family over the catastrophic damages inflicted by the Smokehouse Creek Fire on the Bonds Ranch, a press release states.
Texas AG announces takedown of Houston pharmaceutical opioid distribution network
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a successful raid against an illegal pharmaceutical-grade drug distribution ring in Houston after an investigation by the OAG’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes New Rule Enhancing District Attorney Reporting Requirements To Promote Accountability and Rule of Law
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton published a new proposed rule that would enhance reporting requirements for District Attorneys and County Attorneys presiding over a county with a population of 250,000 or more, a press release states.
Settled: $10M suit alleging intoxicated patron fell on woman at Molly's Pub
HOUSTON — A $10 million lawsuit claiming a woman was knocked to the ground and injured after an intoxicated man at Molly’s Pub fell on top of her was recently settled, court records show.
Woman was ‘impaled’ by security tag nail, suit against Burlington Coat Factory alleges
HOUSTON - A woman claiming she was “impaled by a security tag nail” is suing Burlington Coat Factory of Texas.
Family sues on behalf of Texas Children’s physician who was fatally stabbed inside apartment
HOUSTON — The family of the late Dr. Talat Khan, a physician at Texas Children’s Hospital before her death, filed a lawsuit after she was fatally stabbed inside her apartment complex.
Refund of court costs under Health Code not limited to costs of commitment proceedings, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - Refunds under the Health and Safety Code are not limited to only those hearings or proceedings involving commitment, Attorney General Ken Paxton opined on Friday.
Uneven pothole results in trip & fall lawsuit against Radom Capital
HOUSTON - A woman is suing Radom Capital, claiming she stepped into an uneven pothole in a parking lot and fell.
Texas AG releases school safety advisory
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released an advisory clarifying the requirements under state law for school districts to prepare for potential threats to student safety, a press release states.
Attorney Michael Zamora joins Stephens Reed & Armstrong
HOUSTON – Attorney Michael Zamora has joined Stephens Reed & Armstrong, PLLC, a press release states.
AGs' claims doomed to fail, Google asserts in latest filing
AUSTIN - Yesterday, Google filed a reply in support of a motion seeking to dismiss claims in an antitrust case brought by several states, asserting that claims made by the attorneys general are doomed to fail.
Former federal prosecutors Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter join McGuireWoods in Dallas
DALLAS - Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas, a press release states.
Suit alleging man fell into Koi fish pond at Omni hotel slated for June trial
HOUSTON — The trial of a lawsuit brought by a man who claims he fell into the koi fish pond inside the lobby of an Omni hotel has been slated for June.
Academy not responsible for woman’s suicide with gun purchased from store, Texas appellate court finds
HOUSTON - Academy Sports + Outdoors proved that it did not violate any legal standard that caused a woman’s death and that her suicide, which was committed with a gun purchased from the store, was the sole cause of her death, opined 14th Court of Appeals yesterday.
$5M Jones Act suit brought Elevating Boats over lifting injury
HOUSTON - A Jones Act suit seeking more than $5 million in damages has been brought against Elevating Boats over a lifting injury.
Slip & fall suit brought against Fiesta Mart
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit was recently filed against Fiesta Mart.
Deputy sheriff may not operate weigh station directing commercial vehicles to exit, Texas AG opines
AUSTIN - A deputy sheriff from Aransas County may not operate a fixed commercial vehicle weigh station directing all commercial vehicles to exit a highway to be weighed, opined Attorney General Ken Paxton yesterday.
Alleged bed bug attack leads to suit against Palace Lodging
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages is alleging a man was attacked by bed bugs two years ago.
Ladder failure results in suit against apartment complex
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages is alleging a ladder failure caused a man to fall 24 feet to the ground.
Texas appellate court affirms denial of Magnolia Hi-Fi’s motion to compel arbitration
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying Magnolia Hi-Fi’s motion to compel arbitration in a breach of contract lawsuit.