News from 2020
Arnold Foundation sues men who allegedly conspired with Denis Calabrese to steal millions
HOUSTON – The Laura and John Arnold Foundation is suing the men and groups who allegedly conspired with the former president of the foundation, Denis Calabrese, to steal millions of dollars “from LJAF to the detriment of the charitable organizations it serves.”
Justice affirm in part Fluor Daniel summary judgment win
HOUSTON – The 14th Court of Appeals has affirmed in part and reversed in part a summary judgment win in favor of Fluor Daniel Services.
Justices affirm dismissal of slip & fall against Houston Methodist
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a slip and fall lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital.
Affirmed: $135,500 judgment against funeral home that buried baby in a cooler wrapped in duct tape
HOUSTON – A $135,000 judgment levied against a funeral home that buried a newborn in a cooler wrapped in duct tape has been affirmed on appeal.
Woman alleges greasy spot on floor of Pluckers caused fall
A woman has claimed a greasy spot on the floor of a Pluckers restaurant in Houston caused her to fall and hit her head. Mary Charles filed a complaint on Dec. 23 in Harris County District Court against Pluckers-Shepherd LP, alleging negligence.
Worker claims employer failed to prevent harassment, threats that led to his assault
A dredging company with operations in Dallas is facing allegations that it failed to prevent harassment of a former employee and threats which led to the employee's alleged assault. Alex Nichols filed a complaint on Dec. 23 in Harris County District Court against Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company LLC.
Former Houston investment firm executive alleges breach of employment contract
A former executive at a Houston-based investment company has claimed he was cheated out of proper commission and stock compensation as laid out in his employment agreement.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Mary A Green on Dec. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Mary A Green on Dec. 28.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Leatrice L Deville on Dec. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Leatrice L Deville on Dec. 28.
Case activity for Bank of America N.A. vs Benjamin F Braziel on Dec. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America N.A. against Benjamin F Braziel on Dec. 28.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Ingrid Bell V on Dec. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Ingrid Bell V on Dec. 28.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Danny Muhammad on Dec. 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Danny Muhammad on Dec. 28.
Dec. 21: Jefferson County District Court docket for "contract: consumer/commercial debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Dec. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 21 in the suits below:
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Final UAS Rule Is Coming!
The UAS industry has been trapped in rulemaking limbo for a while.
Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general.
Texas district judges targeted with half of the judicial complaints in 2020
AUSTIN – More than half of the complaints filed against Texas judges in 2020 were against district judges, according to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Jones Day seeks to seal records in litigation against Shearman & Sterling and Johnson Downie
DALLAS - A hearing has been set for next week to seal court records in litigation brought by Jones Day against two law firms and two attorneys.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Emergency Order Extends Eviction-program Deadlines
In an emergency order posted Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court has extended deadlines for procedures for tenants and landlords under a statewide housing-assistance program intended to avoid evictions for tenants behind on rent.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host a statewide interfaith Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking on January 11 through January 17, 2021.