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Who's responsible for the death of Thomas Eric Duncan?
Believe it or not, there was a time, before television, when there was no such thing as an instant replay. If a touchdown or an out was called, it stayed a touchdown or an out. -
Texas tort reforms protect ER that misdiagnosed Ebola patient
Thanks to a series of tort reforms in Texas, the Dallas emergency room that initially missed the diagnosis of Thomas Eric Duncan’s fatal case of Ebola has layers of protections from malpractice lawsuits. -
Texas Tech law school professor named to governor’s disease preparedness team
A member of the faculty of the Texas Tech University law school has been appointed to the governor’s newly created task force that will review the state’s readiness against infectious diseases. -
AG seeks to recover fraudulent Medicaid funds for dental work
AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a company that has allegedly been fraudulently receiving payments for dental work through Medicaid. -
Saudi diplomat sues Houston hospital for $5M in libel case
A diplomat is suing a hospital after an employee allegedly leaked his health information and an alleged hospital debt to the consulate. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
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Elderly woman sues Tyler fire marshal after nursing home fire
MARSHALL - An 89-year-old Tyler woman has filed a lawsuit against the Tyler Fire Marshal and two Tyler physicians claiming she was involuntary committed to a hospital and assaulted. -
Nurse sues former employer after losing job for reporting patient neglect
SHERMAN - A licensed vocational nurse has filed a lawsuit against her former employer that claims she was terminated for making good faith reports of patient neglect. -
Class action filed against fitness club for charging dues after memberships cancelled
SHERMAN - A class action lawsuit has been filed against a fitness club for charging monthly dues after memberships were cancelled. -
Community Center director claims she lost job for reporting criminal activity
Murphy SHERMAN - The former director of a disabilities program has filed a lawsuit that claims she was terminated in retaliation for reporting criminal activity. -
East Texas doctor accuses medical center of defamation
TYLER-An East Texas physician claims a health center reported false information about him and ruined his medical career. -
Justices decline to reinstate electrocution case against Entergy
Appellate justices recently declined to reinstate an electrocution case against Entergy, opining that the Texas Health & Safety Code bars the plaintiff from recovering against the utility company. -
Justices to decide whether to reinstate electrocution case against Entergy
Appellate justices will soon determine whether an electrocution case against Entergy should be reinstated. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, July 24-Aug. 9, 2010. -
Appeals court declines to keep plaintiffs' suit in Jefferson County
Since the nature of the plaintiffs' case is not an action for recovery of real property, Beaumont justices recently declined to reverse a lower court's ruling transferring a financial dispute case from Jefferson to Harris County. -
Trial court can't cut insurer out of settlement, Texas SC rules
Texas Supreme Court AUSTIN � Fayette County District Judge Daniel Beck improperly cut an insurer out of a wrongful death settlement, the Supreme Court of Texas decided on May 28. -
Suit claims vehicle failed to protect woman during head-on collision
SHERMAN-Despite wearing her seatbelt, Leona Reger suffered serious injuries when her 2006 Mitsubishi was struck head-on by another vehicle. -
Texas AG turns heat on tanning salon
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) - Three owners of a San Antonio tanning salon have been charged by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott with violating the state's consumer and health and safety laws. -
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