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Texas Supreme Court -- Model of Judicial Integrity, Unlike California
The Texas Supreme Court has a unique structure, reflecting the state’s stubbornly independent-minded culture. Most state supreme courts have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases and have seven (or fewer) members, who are appointed by the governor and face the voters — if at all — only for periodic “retention” elections. The Texas Supreme Court, in contrast, hears only civil appeals (criminal cases are decided by the co-equal Texas Court of Criminal Appeals) and has nine members, all of whom are subject to statewide partisan elections. The last feature is quite unusual; only seven states select judges in this manner. Despite this distinctive design, the Texas Supreme Court succeeds at steering a steady jurisprudential course in a cautious, low-key style. -
Man alleges he was injured in accident with underinsured driver, Old Republic Insurance refused to pay claim
HOUSTON – A La Porte man claims Old Republic Insurance Co. has refused to pay all of his auto accident claim after an incident with an underinsured driver. -
Implementing Obergefell: An Addendum
In a prior post, I discussed the Pidgeon v. Turner case, now pending before the Texas Supreme Court, involving a taxpayer challenge to same-sex spousal benefits. Oral argument was held on March 1. The taxpayers challenging the city of Houston’s policy of granting same-sex spousal benefits to city employees were represented at oral argument by Jonathan Mitchell, a former Scalia clerk, former Texas solicitor general, and now a visiting professor at Stanford law school. The city of Houston was represented by Douglas Alexander, a leading appellate practitioner in an Austin law firm whose partners include former Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson. The oral argument was superb, and both counsel fielded numerous questions from the fully-engaged justices. -
Construction materials supplier alleges customers breached agreement
HOUSTON — A construction materials supplier is suing two customers, alleging breach of agreement and guaranty. -
Visitor blames Marathon Petroleum job site owners for injuries
GALVESTON — A Harris County man is suing property owners, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Customer alleges repair shop operators violated law
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing operators of an auto repair shop, alleging breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentation. -
Customer blames Houston pizza restaurant operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a Houston restaurant operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Teacher blames private school operator for injuries
HOUSTON — A Harris County woman is suing a private school operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries sustained by the plaintiff. -
Paralegal accuses Intel Corp. of withholding overtime wages
Collin County resident accuses employers of unpaid wages. -
Former inmate alleges Cherokee County officials denied due process
TYLER — A former inmate is suing Cherokee County and county officials, alleging denial of due process and equal protection of the laws. -
Patent infringement case against AT&T, Microsoft dismissed
DALLAS – Attorney fees have been awarded to AT&T Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in an infringement case that claimed the two companies copied several software patents. -
Galveston County woman blames dog owner for attack by pets
GALVESTON — A Galveston County woman is suing a Friendswood pet owner, alleging the defendant's dog attacked the plaintiff. -
Pump operator accuses energy company of not paying overtime
HOUSTON — A Houston man is suing an Oklahoma energy company and others, alleging failure to pay overtime. -
Family blames health care provider for relative's suicide
BEAUMONT — A Jefferson County family is suing a Texas health care provider, alleging failure to provide proper medical care. -
Man alleges hose caused injuries on job site
GALVESTON – An electrician alleges he was injured on a job site. -
Trial Lawyer Fox Running to Guard the GOP Hen House
In an election season abounding with ironies, one of the strangest is the campaign now being waged by Houston personal injury trial lawyer Jared Woodfill to lead the Republican Party of Texas. -
Family alleges man died as a result of toxin exposure
GALVESTON – The wife and daughters of a late Victoria County man alleges he was exposed to hazards at work that led to his death. -
Resident alleges Denison forced him to sell building
SHERMAN – A resident is suing the city of Denison, alleging the municipality is systematically is trying to force him to sell a structure through intimidation, harassment and racial discrimination. -
Ohio couple filed benzene suit against 14 petrochemical companies for husband's cancer
An Ohio couple has pursued legal action against a host of petrochemical companies after the husband contracted cancer, recent Galveston County court records show. Columbus, Ohio residents Gregory and Patricia Justice filed a lawsuit in Galveston County 122nd District Court on Aug. 28, stating that BP Amoco Chemical Company, BP Corporation North America, Inc., BP Products North America, Inc. and eleven other entities are to blame for Gregory Justice developing acute myeloid leukemia in early 201 -
Houston, officers sued for excessive use of force
HOUSTON – A Fort Bend County man is suing over claims he was injured after officers used a Taser and excessive force before falsely arresting him.