News from May 2022
Suit alleges Houston area bar is known for aggressive bouncers who assault patrons
HOUSTON — A Houston bar patron alleges he was assaulted by a bouncer and suffered a dislocated ankle.
Houston restaurant Parton alleges slip, fall while walking to buffet
HOUSTON — A Houston restaurant is facing a negligence claim from a customer who slipped while walking to the buffet.
Suit: AT&T, Verizon, others left dangerous grass-covered hole after underground cable installation
HOUSTON — AT&T, Verizon and others are facing a suit alleging a resident fell into a deep, grass covered hole that was left after installing underground cable in Auburn Lakes.
Man claims improperly installed washer, dryer caused water damage to his home
HOUSTON — A man claims a company contracted by Home Depot failed to properly install his new washer and dryer which caused a water leak and damage to his home.
Let’s Be Reasonable: Best Practices for Accommodations in the Workplace on May 12, 2022
Let’s Be Reasonable: Best Practices for Accommodations in the Workplace on May 12, 2022.
CALA: Bill by Sen. Cornyn would mean more financial transparency for federal judges
Legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn will bring much-needed financial transparency to the federal judiciary.
AG Paxton Again Sues Biden Over Border: New Immigration Rules Drastically Lower “Asylum” Bar, Forming New Incentives for Next Flood of Aliens
AG Paxton Again Sues Biden Over Border: New Immigration Rules Drastically Lower “Asylum” Bar, Forming New Incentives for Next Flood of Aliens.
Staffing company has $667K judgment against Texienne Hospital Systems affirmed on appeal
HOUSTON - The 14th Court of Appeals recently affirmed a $667,666.67 judgment against Texienne Hospital Systems in litigation brought by KKU Surgical Management, a staffing company.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Shareholder Ashley Aten in Dallas
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Shareholder Ashley Aten in Dallas.
Peninsula on Lake Conroe responsible for another boating accident, lawsuit asserts
HOUSTON — A family severely injured in a boating accident on Lake Conroe on April 18 have filed a lawsuit against Walden Country Club, according to a press release.
Texas AG secures $14 million in restitution for consumers in settlement with Intuit Turbo Tax
AUSTIN –Attorney General Paxton has announced a settlement against Inuit, the company that markets the popular product “Turbo Tax,” a press release states.
Reed Smith named among the top international law firms doing business in Latin America by Latinvex
Reed Smith named among the top international law firms doing business in Latin America by Latinvex.
Ferguson Law obtains TRO in 'catastrophic' I-10 18-wheeler crash
BEAUMONT - The Ferguson Law Firm has obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of its clients arising from the April 11, 2022, 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 10.
Bowman and Brooke boosts Dallas office with new hires
Firm adds three lawyers and signs new lease
Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury elected State Bar of Texas president-elect
AUSTIN—Texas attorneys elected Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury to be president-elect of the State Bar of Texas, a press release states.
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorney’s Named 2022 Texas Rising Stars
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorney’s Named 2022 Texas Rising Stars.
Justices dismiss suit against the city of Houston over officer’s collision
HOUSTON - The First Court of Appeals recently dismissed a lawsuit brought against the city of Houston over a police officer’s automobile collision.
Appellate court issues mandate to deny Exxon’s petition in climate change case
FORT WORTH - On Thursday, the Second Court of Appeals issued a mandate on its earlier judgment denying ExxonMobil’s Rule 202 petition.
Union Pacific conductor alleges unsafe surface caused his fall
HOUSTON — Union Pacific is facing a negligence claim alleging one of its conductors fell on a walkway and suffered multiple injuries.
Man alleges night club's security staff assaulted him
HOUSTON — A man alleges he was assaulted by a night club's security staff and suffered serious injuries.