News from April 2022
Homeowner alleges window contractor damaged her home, breached contract
HOUSTON — A homeowner alleges her window contractor caused damage to her home and failed to install her new windows according to their contract.
Couple claims wildlife control company left raccoon infestation in attic
HOUSTON — A couple claims a wildlife control company they hired left an infestation of raccoons in their attic.
Suit: Exxon Mobil, others failed to secure equipment which resulted in worker's death
HOUSTON — A man alleges Exxon Mobil and others failed to properly secure equipment which caused his wife's death.
Worker claims lack of safety measures at job site caused crane accident
HOUSTON — A worker who was injured due to a crane toppling over at a job site is claiming negligence.
Butler Snow Again Named a Top Law Firm for Client Service by BTI
Butler Snow Again Named a Top Law Firm for Client Service by BTI.
Reed Smith ranked again among the Top 30 international law firms for client service
Reed Smith ranked again among the Top 30 international law firms for client service.
Provost Umphrey Law Firm moves offices to 11th floor of Edison Plaza
Edison Plaza is the new home of Provost Umphrey
Affirmed: Final judgment denying Cheddar’s refund claim for alleged overpayment of sales taxes
AUSTIN - Today, the Third Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s final judgment denying Cheddar’s Casual Café refund claim for alleged overpayment of sales taxes for certain items purchased for use in its restaurants.
Harris County attorney names new director of the Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
HOUSTON - Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has announced Joseph D. Lawson as the new Director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a press release states.
Dykema’s Houston Office Adds Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney L. Michael Kennington
Dykema’s Houston Office Adds Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney L. Michael Kennington.
Personal injury suit brought against Lyondell Chemical, Maxim Crane Works
HOUSTON - The Lyondell Chemical Company and Maxim Crane Works have been named as defendants in a personal injury lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages.
Jury rules in favor of defendant in lawsuit
HOUSTON — A jury unanimously found that a Harris County property did not sustain damages due to Hurricane Harvey in 2018 and that Texas Fair Plan Association did not have to pay fees associated with the damages.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Releases 2022 Interim Charges to the Texas Senate
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has asked committees of the Texas Senate to study 84 charges during the interim before the 88th Legislative Session.
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on April 6, 2022
OFCCP's New Registration and Certification Requirements on April 6, 2022.
Petitioners suing San Antonio over Chick–fil-A airport ban can replead case, Texas Supreme Court opines
AUSTIN - The Texas Supreme Court is allowing a group of claimants to replead their case against the city of San Antonio – individuals who sued over the city’s exclusion of Chick-fil-A from the San Antonio airport.
December trial slated in suit claiming Kroger shopper cut leg on Christmas tree
HOUSTON – A December trial has been slated for a lawsuit alleging a Kroger shopper cut his leg on a Christmas tree display.
Jefferson County jury returns no negligence verdict in med-mal
BEAUMONT - A recent medical malpractice trial concluded with a Jefferson County jury finding no negligence on the part of the defendant or the plaintiff.
Ethics and Professionalism for Lawyers in 2022 on April 5
Ethics and Professionalism for Lawyers in 2022 on April 5.
Letter To The Editor on SB-6
Recent numbers pulled together by the Texas Civil Justice League from several sources show a new law providing COVID-19 civil liability protections for employers, health care providers, and non-profits following appropriate public health protocols is working.
SCOTUS denies petition challenging mandatory bar dues in Texas
WASHINGTON - A petition for writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hold that members of a mandatory bar cannot be compelled to finance any political or ideological activities with their dues was denied today.