News from August 2020
Justices axe award in barratry suit against Texas Law Shield, Walker & Rice
HOUSTON – A barratry lawsuit against Texas Law Shield and the Walker & Rice law firm will continue, as the 14th Court of Appeals has axed a judgment against them.
Civil rights attorneys squabble over fees from suit alleging Chili’s took free meal away from black veteran
DALLAS – On Veterans Day four years ago, a North Texas black man made headlines when Chili’s management took away his free meal after a customer questioned whether he was truly a veteran.
Harris County Attorney Ryan sues over plan to cut 2020 census short
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has approved the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Harris County to stop the federal government from cutting short the time people will have to answer the 2020 U.S. Census.
Aug. 12: Jefferson County District Court docket for "other" cases
The following cases categorized as "other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 12
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 12 in the suits below:
Aug. 12: 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. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Disabled worker alleges she was told not to come back to work until she no longer needed accommodations, terminated
HOUSTON — A woman claims she was forced to take medical leave, told not to come back to work until she no longer required accommodations and was fired due to her disability.
Mechanic claims he is owed more than two years of back wages for overtime
HOUSTON — A mechanic claims he is owed years of back wages for not being paid overtime.
Union Pacific Railroad worker claims company's 'Fitness-for-Duty' program violates ADA
HOUSTON — A Union Pacific Railroad worker is alleging the company's fitness and duty evaluations violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Texas appeals court issues split ruling in cyclist's suit against Beaumont
BEAUMONT- A Texas appeals court issued a split ruling in suit filed against the city of Beaumont by a man severely injured when the bicycle he was riding struck a water valve street cover.
Aug. 11: 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. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for State of Texas vs Tanya Evette Lee on Aug. 17
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Al Reed, Al Reed Bail Bonds and Tanya Evette Lee on Aug. 17.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Brenden Lee Bott on Aug. 17
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Brenden Lee Bott, David Fregia and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Aug. 17.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Brenden Lee Bott on Aug. 17
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Brenden Lee Bott, David Fregia and Financial Casualty & Surety Inc. on Aug. 17.
Hundreds of Texans sue Gov. Abbott, say they're being spied on
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) – Republican delegates and lawmakers, pastors and bars are suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials over the use of contact tracing to monitor the daily movements of Texans.
Aug. 11: Jefferson County District Court docket for "other" cases
The following cases categorized as "other" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on Aug. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Aug. 11
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Aug. 11 in the suits below:
When does the hurting stop?
If you’ve never seen the hilarious 1990s cartoon Eek! The Cat, you don’t know what you’re missing. Eek’s catchphrase was “It never hurts to help,” and each episode demonstrated the disastrous consequences of his naive optimism.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Joins Lawsuit to Ensure Everyone Counted in Census
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today joined a lawsuit seeking to stop the federal government from excluding undocumented immigrants from counting toward apportioning Congress.
Latest on mandatory dues challenge: Texas Bar continues to advance highly ‘polarizing agenda’ on racial issues
NEW ORLEANS – Ever since a trial court sided with the State Bar of Texas, the Bar has continued to advance a highly “polarizing agenda” on racial issues, argue three attorneys seeking to end mandatory dues.