News from August 2020
War Veteran Sues Nation’s Largest Veterans Service Organization after Near-Death Collision by Drunk Driver
TEXAS – Casey Boone, a U.S. war veteran, has filed a lawsuit againstThe American Legion, the nation’s largest nonpartisan, not-for-profit veterans service organization, as well as The American Legion Department of Texas; Post 283 of Bonham, Texas; and Charles Ray Lollis, also a veteran, who hit and nearly killed Boone.
Woman who sued Houston after falling off EMT gurney has suit tossed, justices deem complaint a med-mal
HOUSTON – A woman who sued the city of Houston after failing off an EMT gurney recently had her lawsuit axed, as a Texas appellate court found she failed to provide an expert report – a requirement when filing a med-mal.
Harris County woman claims fall, injuries were due to defective stairs at community center
A woman has filed a complaint against Harris County, claiming her fall down the stairs of a community center in the county was the result of defective stairs.
Texas appeals court says negligence lawsuit can be moved to Williamson County
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court panel has reversed a lower court’s refusal to transfer a negligence lawsuit from Harris County to Williamson County.
Texas appeals court sides with surgical company in lawsuit against former employee
HOUSTON – A Texas appeals court panel has upheld a lower court ruling in favor of a medical billing company in a lawsuit against a former employee.
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Choosing and Implementing Emerging Technologies
There are several emerging technologies available to fuel business success in today’s dynamic and sometimes challenging economy.
SHEPPARD MULLIN: Sheppard Mullin's Dallas Office Named a 2020 Best Place to Work
Sheppard Mullin’s Dallas office has once again been named a "Best Places to Work" by the Dallas Business Journal.Original source can be found here.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Assessing and Addressing At-Risk Credit Facilities
It has become apparent that the short-term “fixes” provided by the federal and state governments will be insufficient in preventing the COVID-19 crisis from having a drastic impact on borrowers.
JONES DAY: Jones Day partner Jim Reeder begins term as Chair of ABA Section of Litigation
Jim Reeder, a partner in Jones Day's Business & Tort Litigation Practice resident in the Houston Office, has become the Chair of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation for the 2020-2021 bar year.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Ellis Named to Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020
Partner Scott Ellis has been named to the Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Aug. 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 Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 21 in the suits below:
Aug. 21: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 20
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 20 in the suits below:
Aug. 20: 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 Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 20: Jefferson County District Court docket for "damages or injury (auto)" cases
The following cases categorized as "damages or injury (auto)" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins sued, suit alleges his law firm unlawfully solicited client
HOUSTON – When attorney Chris Hollins was appointed to head up the Harris County clerk’s office earlier this year, he said that he’d be “pausing” his legal services – but apparently that hasn’t stopped him from being sued for ambulance chasing.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 19
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 19 in the suits below:
Aug. 19: 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 Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 19: Jefferson County District Court docket for "judgment nisi" cases
The following cases categorized as "judgment nisi" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: