News from March 2022
Pandemic Liability Protection Act: Is SB 6 Working?
Nearly a year has passed since the Legislature enacted SB 6, which extends liability protections to health care providers and businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Has the bill been successful in its policy objective to prevent a wave of litigation in Texas courts, primarily health care liability, premises liability, and employer-employee claims?
Justices affirm denial of Union Pacific Railroad’s TCPA motion to dismiss toxic tort
HOUSTON - A lawsuit alleging the Union Pacific Railroad Company knowingly contaminated residential neighborhoods in Houston with creosote, a probable carcinogen, will continue.
Fifth Court of Appeals partly reinstates Southwest Airlines Pilots Association’s suit against Boeing
DALLAS - Yesterday, the Fifth Court of Appeals reversed a ruling granting Boeing’s plea to the jurisdiction on claims the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association asserted on its on behalf while affirming the dismissal of claims SWAPA brought on the behalf of its members.
Erisa Litigation: What Have We Learned? on March 31, 2022
Erisa Litigation: What Have We Learned? on March 31, 2022.
Lex Machina expands the accessibility of extensive legal data analytics with API developer's portal
Lex Machina, a leader in legal analytics and a LexisNexis company, unveiled an API Developer Portal, a press release states.
$12 million verdict over tractor-trailer collision affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - Yesterday, the 14th Court of Appeals affirmed a $12 million verdict against New Prime in a lawsuit alleging one of its drivers caused an automobile collision.
Wrongful death lawsuit brought against E-Z Mart, Ferguson Law Firm handling case
HOUSTON - A lawsuit has been brought against E-Z Mart over the death of an employee who was shot and killed by an armed robber.
Chemical plant workers injured in tank explosion at Westlake sue
HOUSTON — Chemical plant workers who were injured in a tank explosion are claiming negligence.
Property owner claims pool contractor failed to obtain proper permits
HOUSTON — A property owner alleges his pool contractor failed to obtain the proper permits and filed an invalid lien on his property.
No three-ring circus: CA, CO, and VA the ring-leaders of US privacy regulation on March 31, 2022
No three-ring circus: CA, CO, and VA the ring-leaders of US privacy regulation on March 31, 2022.
U.S. Postal Service sued over automobile collision
HOUSTON - The U.S. Postal Service has been named in a lawsuit alleging an employee caused an automobile collision.
Suit alleges welder ignited chemical bottle and caused explosion
HOUSTON - A man is claiming he was injured in an explosion at Nick’s Tire Shop.
Geico sued for underinsured motorist benefits
HOUSTON - The Geico Insurance Agency was recently sued by an individual seeking underinsured motorist benefits.
The Downtown Club at The Met sued after exercise machine cable snaps and injuries man
HOUSTON - A lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages was brought against The Downtown Club today.
Texas Super Lawyers Names Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys To 2022 Rising Stars List
Texas Super Lawyers Names Five Barnes & Thornburg Attorneys To 2022 Rising Stars List.
Dykema’s Houston office adds experienced commercial litigation attorney L. Michael Kennington
HOUSTON – Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of L. Michael Kennington to its Commercial Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel in the firm’s recently opened Houston office, a press release states.
January 2023 trial slated in suit claiming customer drank cleaning chemicals from tea dispenser
HOUSTON – A January 2023 trial has been slated in a lawsuit claiming a woman had to be taken to the hospital after consuming cleaning chemicals from a tea dispenser while dining at a Conroe Salata.
Texas Supreme Court sides with Sirius XM in dispute over franchise taxes
AUSTIN - The amount of franchise taxes Sirius XM Radio should pay to Texas is based on where the company produces its programs – not where customers listen to them, according to the state’s highest court.
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Rising Stars List
Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Rising Stars List.
Harris County Civil Court: Actions Taken on March 17
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity on March 17 in the suits below: