News from March 2020
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: Local Governments Must Allow the Sale of Firearms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a legal opinion following a request from Representative Dustin Burrows regarding the sales of firearms in Texas municipalities and counties.
Ferguson Law using tech to keep cases moving – firm founder worried defendants using pandemic to slow progress
BEAUMONT – Even Lady Justice is working remotely these days, as more and more businesses, including law firms, are being forced to adapt to a world under quarantine.
Appeals court says parties didn't come to a settlement agreement
HOUSTON — An appeals court ruled that a leasing company failed to establish a "meeting of the minds" when it comes to terms between parties to a settlement.
Woman sues Camping World, others claiming camper is defective, unrepairable
TYLER — A woman is suing Camping World and others alleging her nearly $45,000 camper is defective and unrepairable.
Man claims collection agency reported false debt to Experian, Equifax
TYLER — A man is claiming a collection agency illegally reported his false debt to Experian and Equifax.
AG Paxton: Governor’s order halting unnecessary medical procedures, including abortion, must be enforced
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed for immediate appellate review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA 09) postponing any unnecessary medical procedures to preserve desperately needed medical supplies for the health professionals combating the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 23: Harris County Civil Court docket for "other injury or damage" cases
The following cases categorized as "other injury or damage" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on March 23
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on March 23 in the suits below:
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BAKER & HOSTETLER: BakerHostetler Confirms Commitment to Serving Clients in Texas with Opening of Dallas Office
BakerHostetler confirmed that it has opened a full-service office in Dallas, expanding the firm’s presence in Texas.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton: State Government Offices and Agencies Should Remain Fully Operational During COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a letter explaining that political subdivisions may not restrict the ability of State agencies, agents and contractors from providing governmental services, including travel to and from their places of employment.
TEXAS SUPREME COURT: Texas Supreme Court Coronavirus Update (03/24/2020)
The Texas Supreme Court issued a seventh emergency order Tuesday stating that existing court orders in child-possession cases shall control “in all instances” to determine rights to and access to children, regardless of so-called shelter-in-place mandates or other restriction on movement by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Health Care Professionals and Facilities, Including Abortion Providers, Must Immediately Stop All Medically Unnecessary Surgeries and Procedures to Preserve Resources to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned all licensed health care professionals and all licensed health care facilities, including abortion providers, that, pursuant to Executive Order GA 09 issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, they must postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately medically necessary.
Texas AG brings price-gouging suit against Auctions Unlimited, accuses company of taking advantage during COVID-19 emergency
HOUSTON – Just last week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned retailers that state law strictly prohibits price gouging, promising to take action against any price-gouger selling necessities at an excessive price during the COVID-19 emergency.
Mother sues Sugar Land disabled care facility after son is strangled to death by employee
RICHMOND — A mother is suing a Sugar Land home for the disabled after her son was strangled to death by one of their employees.
Mother claims child was injured while playing unsupervised at Missouri City child care
RICHMOND — A Missouri City chid care facility is facing a liability suit alleging a child was injured while playing unsupervised.
Katy Hills Mall faces $1M suit after child suffered injuries while playing
RICHMOND — The Katy Hills Mall and others are facing a negligence suit alleging a minor suffered injuries while playing at the mall's Spring Grounds area.