HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today affirmed a judgment of more than $6.1 million against American Midstream in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Rainbow Energy Marketing.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today concluded that a trial court erred in denying the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in an inverse condemnation lawsuit.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling that there was probable cause to tow Steven Smith’s vehicle from the parking lot of his apartment complex.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals concluded today that a trial court has jurisdiction over a dispute between Gov. Greg Abbott and Fort Bend County, affirming a ruling enjoining the state from enforcing a face mask ban.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging an unmarked police car struck another vehicle from behind.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals has affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of Service Transport Company in a lawsuit brought after a truck driver fell off the top of his tanker and died.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today reversed a ruling dismissing a wrongful death lawsuit against Harris County, permitting the plaintiff to amend the complaint.
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the First Court of Appeals dismissed the city of Houston from litigation alleging an elderly woman died because emergency medical technicians from the Houston Fire Department did not properly operate a stretcher.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling denying a plumbing company’s motion to compel arbitration, concluding that the company waived its right to arbitration.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today affirmed a ruling denying Union Pacific Railroad’s motion to dismiss certain claims under the Texas Citizens Participation Act.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently reversed a ruling denying Huntington Ingalls’ special appearance in litigation brought by insurers seeking to determine their obligations under insurance policies for asbestos suits brought against the company.
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals today affirmed a trial court ruling denying attorney Tony’s Buzbee’s motion to dismiss a tortious interference lawsuit brought by Terry & Thweatt.
HOUSTON - No expert medical report is needed in a lawsuit alleging a woman was mauled by a dog in the lobby of an assisted living facility, according to a recent opinion issued by the First Court of Appeals.
HOUSTON - A 'dubious-tasting kolache’ is legally insufficient evidence to support a $400,000 jury verdict levied against Murphy’s Deli, according to the First Court of Appeals.
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently determined Gov. Greg Abbott’s petition for mandamus challenging a temporary restraining order on his mask mandate executive order is now moot.
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of the city of Houston in litigation brought over an auto collision involving a HPD SUV.
