News from July 2020
Texas AG believed to be investigating federal and state agents involved in 2019 Austin raids
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is neither confirming nor denying an investigation of officials with the FBI, Department of Justice, and Texas State Securities Board in relation to search warrants executed in Austin last August.
Case activity for Investment Retrievers Inc. vs Robert J Hendon on July 29
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Investment Retrievers Inc. against Robert Hendon and Robert J Hendon on July 29.
Case activity for Neches Federal Credit Union vs Phillip Joseph Broussard on July 29
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Neches Federal Credit Union against Phillip Joseph Broussard on July 29.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on July 22
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on July 22 in the suits below:
July 22: 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 July 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Velocity Investments LLC vs Charles Hadnot on July 28
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Prosper Funding LLC and Velocity Investments LLC against Charles Hadnot on July 28.
Lawsuit: JPMorgan Chase gave preferential treatment to large clients seeking PPP loans
CHICAGO – JPMorgan Chase gave preferential treatment to large commercial banking clients seeking emergency loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at the expense of smaller businesses, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday that will be the subject of a consolidation hearing today by a Joint Panel on Multistate Litigation.
Kroger shopper claims ‘dimly lit’ Christmas tree cut his leg, sues grocer for $1 million
HOUSTON – A “dimly lit” Christmas tree display at a Kroger was not an “open and obvious” danger to Ronald Siegel, who claims an “errant branch” lacerated his leg last November.
Woman sues Walmart for ‘buttock’ injury after slipping on broken eggs
HOUSTON – Walmart was recently hit with a slip and fall lawsuit alleging a woman slipped on some broken eggs and injured her “right buttocks.”
AG Paxton warns Texans of price gouging in wake of Hurricane Hanna
AUSTIN – Following the severe weather and flooding in South Texas during Hurricane Hanna, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned that state law prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on July 21
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on July 21 in the suits below:
July 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "cases appealed from lower courts" cases
The following cases categorized as "cases appealed from lower courts" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "injury or damage - motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "injury or damage - motor vehicle" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 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 July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on July 21
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on July 21 in the suits below:
July 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other civil case" cases
The following cases categorized as "other civil case" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 21: Harris County Civil Court docket for "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract - consumer/commercial/debt" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cynthia Ramirez vs Heb Grocery Company LP on July 27
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cynthia Ramirez against Heb Beaumont, Heb Grocery Company LP and Heb Inc. on July 27.
The Alfred Firm files wrongful death suit against Qualawash Holdings, Dow Chemical
Fatal Chemical Exposure claims the life of a 29-year-old father of three and severely injures a close friend who attempted rescue.
Texas AG issues legal guidance on school reopening
AUSTIN – Responding to a request from Stephenville Mayor Doug Svien, Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued guidance on the opening of local schools for the upcoming school year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.