News from November 2020
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Nov. 2 in the suits below:
Case activity for State of Texas vs Thomas Smith Parkerson Jr on Nov. 6
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 Thomas Smith Parkerson Jr on Nov. 6.
Nov. 6: 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 Nov. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Nov. 10: Discover Bank vs Barbara S Scherry
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Barbara S Scherry on Nov. 10: 'Citation (office Copy)'.
Nov. 3: 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 Nov. 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 5: 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 Nov. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Nov. 12: State of Texas vs Xavier Keandre Bertrand
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by State of Texas against Al Reed, Al Reed Bail Bonds and Xavier Keandre Bertrand on Nov. 12: 'Waiver'.
Case activity for Discover Bank vs Elizabeth Townsend on Nov. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Discover Bank against Elizabeth Townsend on Nov. 9.
MD Anderson settles wrongful death suit, appeal dismissed
HOUSTON – An appeal brought by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was recently dismissed, as the medical provider reached a settlement with the plaintiff in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Texas groups throw support behind Exxon in effort to expose those orchestrating climate change ‘lawfare’
FORT WORTH – Wanting to expose those behind climate change ‘lawfare’, two notable Texas groups recently filed amicus briefs in support of ExxonMobil in an appeal currently before the state’s highest court.
Unruly employee sues employer for results of his unruliness
Nobody likes being criticized or talked down to, but you kind of have to get used to it if you want to get along in life, because it’s bound to happen once in a while. Sometimes you might deserve it and sometimes you might not. Even if you don’t deserve it, however, you may have to put up with it, depending on the circumstances.
Buzbee’s battle with insurer over Monet painting ends up in court
HOUSTON – It seems like Tony Buzbee’s struggles with art continue, as an insurance company is asking a court to appoint a neutral umpire to resolve a dispute over a claim regarding a stolen Claude Monet painting – La Plaine de Gennevilliers, circa 1877.
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins hit with legal malpractice suit
HOUSTON – A legal malpractice suit has been brought against Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins and his law firm.
AC contractor faces suit after employee allegedly falls off defective ladder
HOUSTON — A Harris County air conditioning contractor is being accused of negligence after one of their employees fell from an allegedly defective ladder while installing a unit.
Woman claims she slipped on spill in food court at Galleria in Houston
HOUSTON — A woman claims she slipped and fell on her back at the Galleria mall food court due to a spill on the floor.
Man claims he slipped at Stripes convenience store, suffered injuries
HOUSTON — A man alleges he slipped at a Stripes convenience store in Katy and suffered injuries.
Astros sued by man alleging 2017 Word Series was won thanks to his advice
HOUSTON – A Collin County man is seeking “vengeance” against the Houston Astros, alleging the ball club showed him no gratitude after it won a World Series championship because of his advice.
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Paxton Announces Staff Promotions: Lesley French as Chief of Staff and Shawn Cowles as Deputy AG for Civil Litigation
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the promotions of Lesley French and Shawn Cowles within the Office of the Attorney General.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Texas Offices Recognized in 2021 Edition of 'Best Law Firms'
The 2021 report of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ ”Best Law Firms” recognized 30 practices from the Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Littler Named “Law Firm of The Year” and Earns Tier 1 Rankings on U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” List
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been named “Law Firm of the Year” for the third time in the category of Employment Law – Management on the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list.