County Of Cameron (tx)
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$1M suit alleges freightliner truck rear-ended vehicle
CAMERON COUNTY – A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million damages has been brought against Innovative Carriers and Utility Trailer Manufacturing. -
Health care team accused of causing man's death
HOUSTON — A Cameron County woman is suing health care professionals, alleging a man was caused to die due to medical complications. -
Texas Supreme Court should uphold contractual agreement in Texas dealership case
It is not news that Texas law has long required businesses to respect the terms of their written agreements. Businesses remain in Texas and many new ones are drawn here, in part, because they know they can rely on the written agreements they enter into and expect the rule of law to be applied to everyone. -
RLB Contracting employee seeks $2.5 million over alleged injuries
HOUSTON – A Cameron County man is seeking $2.5 million from his employer after allegedly being injured twice while working in June 2017. -
State senator working with Watts on home turf opioid lawsuit, lawyers billing Hidalgo County $3,800 an hour
HIDALGO COUNTY – A state senator is representing a county in his district in more ways than one – a litigious venture that could prove incredibly profitable for the legislator. -
Despite rise in hail lawsuits, homeowner complaints at record low
AUSTIN - Despite a half million hail claims resulting in a record $4 billion in insured losses last year, homeowner complaints to the Texas Department of Insurance were the lowest number ever recorded. -
Rio Hondo ISD lands $1.5M settlement from TWIA suit; despite assurance, district not given ‘same exact contract’ as Brownsville ISD
RIO HONDO – Mostyn Law and Gilberto Hinojosa will reap 40 percent of the $1.5 million settlement Rio Hondo ISD obtained from its Hurricane Dolly suit – a percentage five points higher than what Brownsville ISD had to pay, even though Hinojosa, the area attorney who pitched the suit to the school board, said the district was getting the “exact same contract” as Brownsville ISD. -
Insurer wants hail attorney to show authority after suit brought on behalf of dead man
BROWNSVILLE – The troubles surrounding Kent Livesay seemingly continue to mount, as an insurer recently filed a motion requesting the Texas hail attorney show his authority to represent a man who died six years prior to the filing date of litigation brought on his behalf. -
Texas AG seeks to stop Buck-a-Bag fee in Brownsville
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Brownsville, seeking an injunction to stop “an illegal” tax on plastic-bag shoppers. -
A judge can’t plead ignorance of the law
Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa has served as a Cameron County judge, a 107th District Court judge, and a 13th Court of Appeals judge. He couldn't possibly not know what barratry is or be unaware that it's against the law? -
Document says law firm ‘approached’ Rio Hondo ISD about bringing storm suit, district represented by Mostyn, Hinojosa
RIO HONDO – A Hurricane Dolly lawsuit brought by a Southeast Texas school district recently settled before the case could be tried – a piece of storm litigation that may have been solicited, according to the district’s records. -
Jury Service: It’s a Privilege, not a Duty
Have you ever received a postcard in the mail with “OFFICIAL JURY SUMMONS” emblazoned across the top? -
Widow accuses U.S. government of medical malpractice
A Cameron County widow filed suit against the United States, alleging medical malpractice in a surgical procedure performed in 2013 on her late husband. -
Texas governor-elect announces staff appointments
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the soon to be next Republican governor of Texas, on Monday announced the names of his fellow Texans who will bolster his incoming administration. -
Study finds low rates of jury service participation in Texas
AUSTIN — According to a recent study, Texans called to serve on a jury still are not showing up. -
Gov. Perry Helps Break Ground on SpaceX Commercial Launch Facility
Gov. Rick Perry today helped break ground on the SpaceX Commercial Launch Facility located near Boca Chica Beach, which will launch commercial satellites into orbit. -
Deadline nears for South Texas hail damage suits
Two years ago, south Texas was hit by two devastating hailstorms. Now the statute of limitations is almost up for residents to file lawsuits over their damage claims. -
Jefferson County jury's $32M judgment against Domino's makes list of top verdicts
A $32 million judgment against Domino’s Pizza by a Jefferson County jury has been named one of the top verdicts of 2013. -
Wreck in Port Arthur subject of lawsuit
A Cameron County man claims he sustained bodily injuries when a Jefferson County woman collided with his vehicle. -
Firms must prevent conflict of non-lawyer employees too, Texas SC rules
Medina AUSTIN � Texas law firms must adopt and enforce policies to prevent office workers from betraying secrets of firms where they previously worked, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled on Aug. 27.