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Attorney Brent Coon files more than 1,500 cases on behalf of victims of Travis Scott Astroworld Music Festival tragedy, claims total in excess of $10B
HOUSTON -- Attorney Brent Coon, founder of Brent Coon & Associates, announced that his firm has filed more than 1,500 cases on behalf of victims of the Travis Scott Astroworld Music Festival tragedy, more than doubling the total amount of cases filed by all firms against Scott and other defendants, a press release states. -
O’Melveny continues Texas expansion with addition of renowned energy sector dealmaker
DALLAS - Continuing its Texas expansion, O’Melveny announced today that renowned energy dealmaker Monica Hwang has joined the firm as a partner, based in the firm’s new Dallas and Austin offices. -
Texas appellate court affirms ARCO summary judgment win in asbestos suit
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of the Atlantic Richfield Company in an asbestos lawsuit alleging wrongful death. -
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee advocates for EPA to strengthen chemical disaster regulations after Trump rollbacks
HOUSTON – At a public comment session hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee proposed reinstatement of chemical disaster rules rolled back by the Trump administration, and enhancing rules to address Harris County’s unique vulnerability to chemical disasters. -
$24M settlement finalized for royalty owners in Talisman Energy USA class action, Provost Umphrey represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON — A federal judge has signed an order distributing over $24 million to royalty owners and the lawyers that represented them in a six-year battle over improperly paid oil and gas royalties. -
Federal judge affirms $24M settlement for royalty owners in Talisman Energy USA suit, Provost Umphrey represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON — A federal judge has approved a class action settlement, including $24.4 million in a cash fund to resolve litigation against Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, formerly Talisman Energy USA, Inc., for royalty owners’ claims that the company improperly allocated production volumes and underpaid owners for wells operated in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas. -
Texas court upholds trial court verdict in alleged influence-peddling contract breach case
BEAUMONT - The Court of Appeals for the Ninth District of Texas on Mar. 19 upheld a trial court’s verdict that Huntsman International Petrochemical Co. was harmed by an employee who allegedly misused his influence in a conflict of interest for profit. -
Former officer’s discrimination claim against Beaumont dismissed, plaintiff failed polygraph when reapplying
BEAUMONT – A former officer claiming discrimination against the city of Beaumont recently had his lawsuit dismissed. -
Appeals Court says defendants must properly subpoena witness in major petroleum lawsuit
The Fourteenth Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a major petroleum producer, overturning a lower court ruling and granting them writ of mandamus relief in their case against a manufacturing company’s production error that led to the temporary shutdown of a Texas refinery. -
Provost Umphrey files class action for property damage due to TPC explosion
BEAUMONT – Provost Umphrey has filed a class action lawsuit against TPC for those that suffered property damage and business interruption due to the recent explosion. -
Benzene lawsuit alleges exposure at ExxonMobil, others
BEAUMONT – A recently filed benzene lawsuit alleges a man was exposed to the chemical throughout his career. -
Benzene suit alleges exposure over 23-year career
BEAUMONT – A benzene suit has been filed against several companies, including Chevron, ExxonMobil, Texaco and Total Petrochemical. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 5
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Sept. 5 in the suits below: -
Sept. 5: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Sept. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Court activity on Sept. 5: Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions PLLC vs Juan Louis Reyes
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions PLLC against Juan Louis Reyes on Sept. 5: 'Return Of Service'. -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 22
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 22 in the suits below: -
Aug. 22: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Aug. 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 21
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on Aug. 21 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Aug. 22: Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions PLLC vs Juan Louis Reyes
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions PLLC against Juan Louis Reyes on Aug. 22: 'Original Petition Disclosures Citation Issued'.