News from February 2021
Feb. 15: Harris County Civil Court docket for "civil cases relating to criminal matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil cases relating to criminal matters" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on Feb. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Twin Villas at Red Bluff Homeowners & Associates Inc. vs Ricardo F. Ortega on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Twin Villas at Red Bluff Homeowners & Associates Inc. against Priscilla Ramirez and Ricardo F. Ortega on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Michael L. Travis on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Michael L. Travis on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Robin R. Dickerson on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Robin R. Dickerson on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company vs Richard Aust on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company and Maria Armstrong against Richard Aust on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Lynette R. Scott on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Lynette R. Scott on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Fifth Third Bank an Ohio Banking Corp. vs Aaron M. Rubio on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fifth Third Bank an Ohio Banking Corp. against Aaron M. Rubio on Feb. 18.
Case activity for Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A. vs Heather P. McGonigel on Feb. 18
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jpmorgan Chase Bank N.A. against Heather P. McGonigel on Feb. 18.
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Paxton Issues CIDs to ERCOT and Other Companies Following Dangerous Winter Storm Power Failures
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to ERCOT and other power companies regarding power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing, and more related to this week’s winter weather disaster.
WILSON ELSER: Anatomy of an Insurance Policy
Marjorie Nicol (Of Counsel-Houston), along with Linda Dedman of Dedman Law, PLLC in Dallas, will present a CLE seminar titled “Anatomy of an Insurance Policy” on February 24, 2021, hosted by the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Southeast Texas property owners get sovereign immunity win in flood damage case
BEAUMONT - U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Edison has entered an order denying an attempt by the state of Texas to claim sovereign immunity in a lawsuit filed by dozens of Chambers County residents. Barring an appeal by the state, the litigation can now move forward.
On appeal, South Padre Island argues limiting food trucks protects public health
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Limiting the number of food trucks in South Padre Island and requiring them to be green lighted by local restaurants “is reasonable and protects public health,” according to a recently filed appellate brief.
Houston judge disputes estate trafficking, racketeering in elder guardianship
HOUSTON - The Houston-area probate judge accused of estate trafficking and racketeering is disputing the allegations of a Texas physician who sued in federal court after her 91-year-old mother Hattie Owens died under court-appointed guardianship, a press release states.
Texas power failure may be next BP oil spill for trial lawyers
BEAUMONT – Only a week has passed since Winter Storm Uri froze Texas and left millions without power, yet lawsuits are already being brought against power companies and insurers.
Case activity for Baybrook Place Homeowners & Associates Inc. vs Chris Salazar on Feb. 17
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Baybrook Place Homeowners & Associates Inc. against Chris Salazar on Feb. 17.
Ferguson Law partner Cody Dishon wins record-breaking $4M settlement in negligent security case
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm started 2021 where it left off in 2020 – with another record-breaking result, this one a $4,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death premise liability case.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Corporate COffee Break: The Dawn of a New Era of Antitrust? What the Biden Administration and Antitrust Legislation May Mean for Businesses
During the presidential campaign, then candidate Joe Biden said that he didn’t think “we spend nearly enough time focusing on antitrust measures.”
BUTLER SNOW LLP: D. Todd Smith to Speak about Lawyer Perfectionism at Austin Bar Panel
Butler Snow attorney D. Todd Smith will serve as a panelist at an upcoming Lawyer Well-Being Virtual Panel Discussion held by the Austin Bar Association on Friday, Feb. 26 from noon to 1 p.m.
Case activity for Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Martha F. Chavez on Feb. 16
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Martha F. Chavez on Feb. 16.
Case activity for Capital One Bank USA N.A. vs Walter Jordan Jr on Feb. 16
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Capital One Bank USA N.A. against Walter Jordan Jr on Feb. 16.