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Justices find Exxon owed no duty to injured worker, render take-nothing verdict in oil giant’s favor
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today wiped a $60,000 judgment against ExxonMobil, finding the oil giant owed no duty to a worker who was injured at the company’s Baytown facility.
Harris County sues HEB over off-duty peace officer’s death
HOUSTON - Harris County has filed suit against HEB Grocery, seeking indemnity benefits paid on behalf of a peace officer who was fatally injured while off duty and taking action when a criminal act occurred.
Man eating at taqueria claims ceiling fan fell on his head, sues for $1M
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages is alleging a ceiling fan fell on a man eating at a taqueria.
Texas federal judge purportedly not on board with random case assignments in Northern District
DALLAS - The Northern District of Texas will reportedly not be adopting a policy seeking to eliminate the alleged “judge shopping” within the federal district.
Texas AG opens investigation into parts supplier for Boeing
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., after reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing, a press release states.
Liberty Justice Center sends letter demanding Harris County DA investigate alleged electioneering scheme
HOUSTON – After the Liberty Justice Center sent a letter demanding that the Denton County district attorney investigate illegal election interference by school officials, registered voters in Harris County contacted LJC with a similar story of corruption in their own school district, a press release states.
Fifth Circuit blocks Texas immigration law, hearing slated for next month
AUSTIN – Yesterday evening, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied Texas’ motion to stay an injunction stopping the state from enforcing an immigration law. A hearing on the matter is set for next month.
Sen. Creighton announces oversight on SB 17 implementation
AUSTIN – State Sen. Brandon Creighton has announced that he has sent a formal letter to university chancellors and regents, outlining the expectations and oversight processes for the implementation of Senate Bill 17.
United Airlines hit with $10M suit for allegedly not helping woman with medical condition
HOUSTON - A woman is seeking up to $10 million in damages from United Airlines, alleging the company failed to provide her with a safe and injury-free flight two years ago.
Texas Supreme Court issues stay in bathroom slip & fall suit against city of Houston
HOUSTON – The Texas Supreme Court recently issued a stay in litigation alleging that a man’s flight was interrupted by a slip and fall in a bathroom airport.
Liberty Justice Center sues SEC challenging climate ‘disclosure rule’
AUSTIN - The Liberty Justice Center and the Pelican Institute for Public Policy have jointly filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to challenge recent regulations that require public companies to make extensive disclosures related to climate change.
DSW hit with slip & fall suit
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against DSW Shoe.
$10M suit suit against grocery store alleges shopper was struck by vehicle in parking lot
HOUSTON - Arlan’s Market knew that the conditions of its parking lot were reasonably dangerous, asserts a lawsuit against the company seeking up to $10 million in damages.
Special prosecutors agree to dismiss Paxton indictments in exchange for pretrial intervention agreement
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today agreed to an 18-month pretrial intervention agreement proposed by the Special Prosecutors in exchange for dismissal of all charges against him in connection with the case The State of Texas v Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr., a press release states.
US Chamber, bank associations turn to Fifth Circuit in action to block CFPB’s credit card rule capping late fees
DALLAS - Arguing their injunction request was “effectively” denied, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several banking associations filed a notice today stating that they are appealing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Slip & fall suit filed against Fiesta Mart
HOUSTON - A slip and fall lawsuit seeking up to $1 million in damages has been brought against Fiesta Mart.
Alleged faulty go-kart results in injury suit against U.S. Golf & Games
HOUSTON - A woman has filed suit against U.S. Golf & Games, claiming that a go-kart with a faulty brake system struck her.
Cornyn, GOP colleagues to Judicial Conference: leave legislating to Congress
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on March 21 sent a letter with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and 17 of their Senate Republican colleagues to Judge Robert Conrad, Director of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, reiterating that the Judicial Conference should not interfere in the legislative process, a press release states.
Four Bradley attorneys named to 2024 Texas Rising Stars list
DALLAS – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has announced that four attorneys across the firm’s Dallas and Houston offices have been named to Super Lawyers 2024 list of Texas Rising Stars, a press release states.
Justices wipe $4 million judgment against EP Energy, Priority Artificial Lift Services
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals today reversed a judgment of approximately $4 million in damages in a suit alleging a man was injured while working at an oil and gas processing facility in West Texas.