News from April 2022
Law firm’s summary judgment win in defamation suit affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - The Fifth Court of Appeals recently affirmed a summary judgment win in favor of Josephson Dunlap in a defamation lawsuit brought by Aerotek.
Suit alleges intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused crash the led to woman’s death
HOUSTON - A recently filed lawsuit is alleging an intoxicated 18-wheeler driver caused an automobile collision that resulted in a woman’s death.
Performer alleges Houston Grand Opera breached contract
HOUSTON — An opera singer alleges the Houston Grand Opera has failed to allow her to perform per her contract.
Woman alleges parking curb caused her trip, fall at Houston convenience store
HOUSTON — A woman alleges a concrete parking curb that was not painted in contrast to the parking lot caused her trip and fall.
Worker alleges insect spray made roof slippery, caused his fall
HOUSTON — A roofer who suffered injuries after falling off a slippery roof that had just been sprayed for wasps is claiming the negligence of his employer, their customer and the job site owners.
Texas AG files deceptive trade practices lawsuit against Vroom
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a deceptive trade practices lawsuit against the online used vehicle dealer Vroom Automotive LLC and Vroom Inc., which also sells cars to Texas consumers under the name Texas Direct Auto.
Lex Machina launches appellate analytics for federal courts
Lex Machina adds nearly 400,000 federal courts of appeals cases and has enhanced analytics for district court cases
Suit: Worker at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo falls off unsecured ladder
HOUSTON — A worker at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo who fell off an unsecured truck ladder is claiming negligence.
Houston business accused of not paying proper wages, earned commissions
HOUSTON — A Houston business is facing a claim it terminated its business development director without paying him proper wages and earned commissions.
$1M suit filed over dog attack
HOUSTON - A man is alleging in a recently filed lawsuit that two unleashed dogs approached and attacked him while he was working.
Uninsured motorist suit brought against Allstate
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking declaratory relief has been brought against Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Company over a collision with an uninsured driver.
Appellate court affirms city of Houston’s governmental immunity in motorcycle accident case
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling granting the city of Houston’s plea to the jurisdiction in a personal injury case arising from a motorcycle accident.
Dallas office wins two awards in in 2022 law firm campaign for the North Texas Food Bank
Dallas office wins two awards in in 2022 law firm campaign for the North Texas Food Bank.
The Reed Smith SALT Room: Texas tax updates – a discussion with the Comptroller’s Office on April 20, 2022
The Reed Smith SALT Room: Texas tax updates – a discussion with the Comptroller’s Office on April 20, 2022.
Gov. Abbott's Texas Task Force On Concert Safety releases final report
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety has released their final report which includes recommendations and strategies to ensure the safety of concertgoers in the Lone Star State, a press release states.
Justices deny Harris County Water District immunity from pipeline’s condemnation suit
HOUSTON - Today, the First Court of Appeals denied the Harris County Fresh Supply District No. 61 governmental immunity from a condemnation lawsuit brought by the Magellan Pipeline Company and V-Tex Logistics.
Alicia Sienne Voltmer and Amanda A. Williams to Present at ACC-DFW In-House Symposium
Alicia Sienne Voltmer and Amanda A. Williams to Present at ACC-DFW In-House Symposium.
Wrongful death suit brought against Xtreme ATV Off Road, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
HOUSTON - The parents of the late Kianna Walker have brought a wrongful death lawsuit against Xtreme ATV Off Road and Beach.
AG Paxton joins letter to GoFundMe supporting transparency in charitable giving
AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton joined twenty-seven other attorneys general in a letter to GoFundMe expressing concern over the ambiguity and adequacy of GoFundMe’s terms of service.
Two Texas school districts request AG approval to pursue storm claims against insurers
AUSTIN - Two Texas school districts submitted contingent fee contracts to the Office of the Attorney General las month seeking approval to pursue storm claims against their insurance providers.