News from 2020
Family alleges Houston police officer caused fatal auto accident
The City of Houston is facing a suit alleging an officer was speeding through an intersection without lights or sirens, struck a vehicle and caused a fatal accident.
$3.5M arbitration award goes against Pierce Bainbridge for failing to pay companies that helped secure millions in litigation funding
HOUSTON – A final arbitration award of $3.5 million was recently handed down in favor of two financial advisory companies that helped the law firm of Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht secure tens of millions of dollars from Virage Capital, a lawsuit lender.
Ventilator patient alleges Houston hospital failed to prevent, treat multiple pressure wounds
HOUSTON — Clear Lake Regional Medical Center is being accused of failing to prevent and treat a patient who allegedly developed multiple pressure wounds while on a ventilator.
Former Merrill Lynch adviser claims firm risked his professional license, stole clients
HOUSTON — A former Merrill Lynch wealth management adviser is claiming the firm risked his professional licensing, stole his clients and made false oral and written employment promises.
Bad lessons from Texas school districts
Two Texas school districts have joined the opioid gold rush. Hey, why not get in on the action? Everyone else is doing it – including multiple municipalities, and the state, too.
Case activity for State of Texas vs Allison Rae Garsee on Dec. 7
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by State of Texas against Allison Rae Garsee, Keith Day and Professional Bail Bonds on Dec. 7.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Dec. 1
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Dec. 1 in the suits below:
Dec. 1: 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 Dec. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 1: 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 Dec. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Partner Arturo Michel Named Houston City Attorney
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Arturo Michel, a partner in the firm’s Houston office, has been selected to serve as the City Attorney for the City of Houston.
Paxton opinion: no absolute duty for a police officer to prevent another officer from violating citizen rights
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion yesterday stating that he and his team “cannot conclude that there is an absolute duty for an officer to intervene” to prevent another officer from violating the rights of a citizen.
Beaumont trial lawyers trolling for COVID-19 wrongful death claims
BEAUMONT – A pair of area attorneys are targeting the families of those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 in hopes of bringing litigation on their behalf.
Texas AG sues battleground states for ‘unconstitutional’ changes to 2020 election laws
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a lawsuit against four battleground states in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to stop the electoral college from finalizing Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race.
Jefferson County District Court: Actions Taken on Nov. 30
The Jefferson County District Court reported the following activity on Nov. 30 in the suits below:
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Hutto Excavation Company Pays Back Wages to Employee After Denying Emergency Paid Sick Leave to Self-quarantine
Hutto Excavation Company Pays Back Wages to Employee After Denying Emergency Paid Sick Leave to Self-quarantine ProDirt Services LLC – based in Hutto, Texas – has paid $1,680 in back wages for denying emergency paid sick leave to an employee who was instructed to self-quarantine by a healthcare provider for coronavirus-related reasons.
Nov. 30: 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. 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dow Chemical’s summary judgment win affirmed, MMR Constructors brought $17M contract suit against company
HOUSTON – Dow Chemical’s summary judgment win in a $17 million breach of contract suit against it was recently affirmed on appeal.
McGinnis Lochridge welcomes Traci M. Clements in Dallas
DALLAS – McGinnis Lochridge is welcoming Traci M. Clements as a Partner in Dallas.
TSU has breach of contract suit dismissed on appeal
HOUSTON – The First Court of Appeals recently reversed a ruling denying Texas Southern University’s plea to the jurisdiction in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by the Pepper Lawson Horizon International Group.
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLCC: Dykema’s Growing Bankruptcy Practice Adds Basil A. Umari and Nicholas Zugaro
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Basil A. Umari and Nicholas Zugaro as senior counsel to the firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group in Texas. Both attorneys join Dykema from the boutique law firm they co-founded, Umari Zugaro, PLLC.