News from February 2022
Texas Beef Council sues former NFL player Eddie Jackson for promoting meat alternative
HOUSTON - The Texas Beef Council has brought a breach of contract lawsuit against Eddie Jackson, a former NFL player and current celebrity chef, for promoting a meat alternative.
14th Court of Appeals reinstates negligence suit against city of Houston
HOUSTON - A personal injury lawsuit against the city of Houston was recently reinstated by the 14th Court of Appeals.
Tugboat crew member injured during Hurricane Ida claims negligence
HOUSTON — A tugboat crew member injured during Hurricane Ida is claiming negligence.
Suit filed after fatal boat crash
HOUSTON — An alleged intoxicated boat driver and the bar that served him alcohol is facing a suit.
Paxton joins multistate amicus brief against Apple for allegedly violating antitrust laws
AUSTIN –Attorney General Ken Paxton joined several states in an amicus brief at the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Epic Games, Inc., in its lawsuit against Apple, Inc., relating to Apple's alleged violations of state and federal antitrust laws in the operation of its App Store, a press release states.
Woman slips at meat market in Houston, suffers injuries
HOUSTON — A woman who slipped and fell at a Houston meat market is claiming negligence.
Worker alleges defective cable manufactured by Honeywell caused his injuries
HOUSTON — A worker alleges a defective cable manufactured by Honeywell caused his injuries while working on a wind turbine generator.
Man claims water on floor in lobby of Houston Scottish Inn & Suites caused his fall
HOUSTON — A guest at a Scottish Inns & Suites in Houston alleges he suffered injuries after slipping on a wet floor in the hotel lobby.
Couple who bought new home site unseen alleges builder's fraud
HOUSTON — A couple alleges the home they purchased site unseen failed to match the builder's renderings.
Bradley Earns High Score on 2022 Corporate Equality Index
Bradley Earns High Score on 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
COVID-19 Update: What Will 2022 Bring on February 3, 2022
COVID-19 Update: What Will 2022 Bring on February 3, 2022.
Littler Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index
Littler Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index.
Goliad County can’t place signs warning traffickers to turn around on Hwy 59 without TxDOT approval, AG opines
AUSTIN - A county does not have the authority to place a sign in a state highway right-of-way without approval of the Texas Department of Transportation or an agreement with the Texas Transportation Commission, Attorney General Ken Paxton opined yesterday.
Old Dog, New Tricks
The concept of a public nuisance goes back to old English criminal laws making it, for example, a crime to obstruct the king’s highway.
Food store worker alleges lack of training led to his hand getting caught in meat grinder, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A food store worker is alleges improper training and safety equipment led to his injuries from a meat grinder.
Deceased driver, representatives face claim after tractor trailer collision
HOUSTON — A company is suing a deceased driver and his representatives after he allegedly ran a stop sign and caused a collision that totaled their tractor trailer.
Speaker, "Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects," UT Law Renewable Energy Law Institute
Speaker, "Mineral Estate Issues in Solar Projects," UT Law Renewable Energy Law Institute.