News from May 2022


Suit alleges Houston area bar is known for aggressive bouncers who assault patrons

By Marian Johns |
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

By Marian Johns |
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

By Marian Johns |
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

By Marian Johns |
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

By Press release submission |
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

By Roger Borgelt |
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

By Press release submission |
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

By From staff reports |
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

By Press release submission |
Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Shareholder Ashley Aten in Dallas.

Peninsula on Lake Conroe responsible for another boating accident, lawsuit asserts

By From staff reports |
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

By From staff reports |
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

By Press release submission |
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

By From staff reports |
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

By From staff reports |
Firm adds three lawyers and signs new lease

Cindy V. Tisdale of Granbury elected State Bar of Texas president-elect

By From staff reports |
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

By Press release submission |
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorney’s Named 2022 Texas Rising Stars.

Justices dismiss suit against the city of Houston over officer’s collision

By From staff reports |
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

By From staff reports |
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

By Marian Johns |
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

By Marian Johns |
HOUSTON — A man alleges he was assaulted by a night club's security staff and suffered serious injuries.