News from 2020
Sept. 4: 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 Sept. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Kennestria Gordon vs Ashley Suson on Sept. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kennestria Gordon against Ashley Suson on Sept. 9.
Case activity for Citibank N.A. vs Alice Hayes on Sept. 9
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Citibank N.A. against Alice Hayes on Sept. 9.
Harris County Attorney Ryan joins brief against postal service changes
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has joined a friend of the court brief in a lawsuit seeking to stop massive changes in the operation of the U.S. Postal Service that could impact voting in the November general election.
‘Incredibly qualified’ Harris County Clerk sued for barratry
Who appointed this guy?
You’d think that local government officials responsible for appointing county clerks would consider candidates with appropriate experience and reputations for integrity, not some ambulance chaser notorious for playing fast and loose with the law who’s currently being sued by a former client and accused of engaging in barratry.
Appellate court reverses order in suit between Abraham Watkins and its former attorney
HOUSTON – For the better part of a decade now, a dispute between an attorney and his former law firm has occupied the courts in Harris County.
On remand from Texas SC, Ninth Court allows collision suit against Jefferson County to continue
BEAUMONT – Nearly two years after initially dismissing an auto collision suit against Jefferson County, the Ninth Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling denying the county’s plea to the jurisdiction.
AG Paxton warns Texas Bar against adopting 'unconstitutional' ABA Rule 8.4(g)
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter urging the State Bar of Texas to drop any consideration of American Bar Association Model Rule 8.4(g).
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 2
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 2 in the suits below:
Sept. 2: 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 Sept. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit says Texas' anti-gun signs are a burden on businesses
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Texas church and a coffee shop are suing Attorney General Ken Paxton over legislation that requires them to post signs asking visitors to keep guns off of their property.
National Elks summary judgment win affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON – A national fraternal and charitable organization recently had a ruling granting final summary judgment in its favor affirmed by the 14th Court of Appeals.
Psychiatrist fails to frame injury suit over patient tripping on rug as a med-mal
HOUSTON – A trip and fall lawsuit brought against an area psychiatrist will continue to go forward, as the 14th Court of Appeals recently found that expert medical testimony won’t be needed to substantiate the claim.
Sept. 1: 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 Sept. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Sept. 1
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Sept. 1 in the suits below:
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 28 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2020 Edition of Texas Super Lawyers
The 2020 edition of Super Lawyers recognizes 28 attorneys from the Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Justices affirm dismissal of whistleblower’s suit against University of Texas
AUSTIN – A man who claims the University of Texas at Austin blacklisted him recently had the dismissal of his lawsuit affirmed by the First Court of Appeals.
Ninth Court affirms Judge Walston’s damages award in car wreck suit
BEAUMONT – The Ninth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a damages award in a car wreck suit that Judge Kent Walston, 58th District Court, presided over.
Former imaging center employee claims he worked 11-hour days without overtime pay
HOUSTON – A former employee at a Pearland area imaging center is claiming he was not compensated for overtime. David Daya filed a complaint on Aug. 25 in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas Houston Division against Sky MRI & Diagnostics LLC, Badshah Management LLC and Akbar Ali, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and breach of contract.
Texas residents file class action over alleged unsolicited sales calls made to their cell phones
HOUSTON – Several Texas residents have instituted a class action alleging they received unsolicited and nuisance calls on their cell phones in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).