News from April 2022
AG Paxton Defends Construction of Southern Border Wall
AG Paxton Defends Construction of Southern Border Wall.
6th Annual North American Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Conference on April 28, 2022
6th Annual North American Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Conference on April 28, 2022.
Texas Supreme Court clarifies periodic payments provision element of 2003 medical liability reforms
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion providing guidance on how courts should apply the periodic payments provision, a key element of the state’s 2003 landmark medical liability reforms, holding that the structure must in some way conform to the evidence presented to the jury at trial.
Lawsuit alleges tractor-trailer driver struck vehicle then fled scene
SAN ANTONIO - A recently filed lawsuit is alleging a tractor-trailer struck a vehicle and then drove away from the scene without stopping.
Luna Express sued over driver’s collision
DALLAS - A lawsuit has been filed against Luna Express alleging one of the company’s drivers caused an automobile collision.
A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q2 2022 Developments and Trends on April 27, 2022
A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q2 2022 Developments and Trends on April 27, 2022.
Club patron alleges he suffered injuries due to security guards' use of excessive force
HOUSTON — A patron alleges club security guards' excessive force caused his injuries.
Rig worker falls more than 20 feet after tripping over hose, $10M suit claims
HOUSTON — A rig worker who fell more than 20 feet off a stairwell after tripping over a pressure washer hose is claiming negligence.
Woman with shellfish allergy suffers reaction after restaurant mistakenly put shrimp in her meal, suit alleges
HOUSTON — A woman with a shellfish allergy who suffered a severe allergic reaction after a Mexican restaurant mistakenly put shrimp in her food is claiming negligence.
Rig worker injured by loose pipe claims negligence of wellsite owners
HOUSTON — A wellsite worker who was injured when a pipe sprung loose and sprayed fluid onto his face is claiming negligence.
Maritime Air Emissions on April 27, 2022
Maritime Air Emissions on April 27, 2022.
Insurer owed no duty to warn insured after crash, Texas Supreme Court opines
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court recently found that Elephant Insurance did not owe a duty to an insured motorist whose spouse was killed while taking photos of her single-car accident.
Texas Supreme Court axes $6.3 million judgment against Memorial Hermann
AUSTIN - On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court rendered a take-nothing judgment in favor of Memorial Hermann Health System, wiping a $6.3 million judgment against the medical provider.
Suit: Tractor trailer brake failure caused tire explosion, covered driver in molten rubber
HOUSTON — A tractor trailer driver alleges defective brakes on the trailer caused a tire to catch fire, explode and resulted in his severe burns.
Suit: Healthcare worker faced sexual advances, assault by supervisor
HOUSTON — A healthcare worker alleges she faced sexual assault from a supervisor and retaliation for taking medical leave.
Woman claims father was left with untreated broken hip for weeks at Houston nursing home
HOUSTON — A woman claims her father suffered from a broken hip for two weeks without medical treatment after a fall at a Houston nursing facility.
Painter alleges lack of safety protocols on job site caused his fall
HOUSTON — A painter alleges his fall was the result of poor training, and a lack of safety protocols on the job site.
Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022
Defending the Billion-Dollar Claim: Nine Best Practices for Handling Catastrophic Incidents and Largest Losses on April 26, 2022.
Texas AG brings 10th border suit against Biden Administration
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed his 10th border crisis lawsuit against the Biden Administration—and the 26th overall against his lawless administration, a press release states.
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners
Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2022, Chambers and Partners.